Conophytum hermarium(S.A.Hammer ) S.A.Hammer
Conophytum smorenskaduensesubsp.hermarium
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Conophytum
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
The specific epithet " hermarium(pronounced her - MAH - ree - um ) " is of unsealed origin .
Conophytum hermariumis native toSouth Africa . It grows in crevices in hard quartzite block in the Northern Cape state .
Conophytum hermariumis a dwarf succulent that forms a smallclumpof cylindric bodies with a gloomy centralfissureat the acme . The bodies consist of two dense , overweight , almost entirely fused leave . They can develop up to 0.9 inches ( 2.2 cm ) tall and 0.4 inches ( 1 cm ) in diam . Theepidermisis yellowish - green and covered with tiny , translucent , slenderly raised blister at the upper control surface .
In habitat, Namakwa, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byleandra-k_89. Used underCC BY-SA 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
The long - lasting flower aresolitary , diurnal , and Battle of Magenta - distort and appear from the fissure in wintertime .
Light : This succulent needs bright sparkle but does not like too much lineal sun . To avoid sunburn , place yourC. hermariumin a view to receive a few hour of full sun in cooler periods of the day . The plant stretch if it needs more clear .
Soil : C. hermariumthrives well in poriferous grease mixes that allow water to debilitate forth quickly . Use a commercial potting intermixture specially plan for growing succulent , ormake your own .
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Temperature : high-pitched temperatures are not a problem , but the plant can be damaged when the temperature drops below freezing . C. hermariumcan withstand temperatures as low as 35 ° F ( 1.7 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10b to 11b , 35 to 50 ° fluorine ( 1.7 to 10 ° C ) .
lachrymation : When hibernating in the saltation , C. hermariumrequires little or no water . When it begins to grow again in the drop , it is safe to water deep , allowing the soil to dry before between waterings . If leaves start to wrinkle during active outgrowth , your plant needs water .
Fertilizing : This small succulent is a light feeder and does not require fertiliser if repotted every two geezerhood .
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Repotting : The best time to repotC. hermariumis at the beginning of the combat-ready growth period of time , but it can be done almost any clip while the plant is actively growing .
Propagation : This species is usually grown from seeds . Like allConophytums , it is also well propagated by division . The honorable time to divideC. hermariumis in late summertime or early fall before it begins to break quiescency or after it has flowered . Sow the seed in the fall in a pot with a well - drained soil commixture .
Learn more atHow to uprise and Care for Conophytum .
C. hermariumis non - toxic and safe to farm around children and pets .
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