Gibbaeum schwantesiiis not accepted as a separatespeciesand is care for as a synonym of the very variableGibbaeum velutinum .
Gibbaeum schwantesiiTischer
Gibbaeum velutinum(L.Bolus ) Schwantes
In cultivation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
phratry : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Gibbaeum
The specific epithet " schwantesii " ( pronounced " shwan - TEZ - ee - eye " ) honorsGustav Schwantes(1881 - 1960 ) , a German archeologist and botanist specializer of the Aizoaceae family .
Gibbaeum schwantesiiis native toSouth Africa . It grows on crystal crushed rock outcrops among succulent shrub in Springfontein , Western Cape .
In cultivation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Photo by Noelene Tomlinson. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Gibbaeum schwantesiiis a dwarfsucculentwith very inadequate , woody stems and sarcoid , very unequal leaves . It resemble the typicalformofGibbaeum velutinumbut lacks arootstock ; its leave farm directly from the grunge . Additionally , it has large flowers . The leaves are narrowly triangular with dependent peak and can grow up to 4 inch ( 10 centimeter ) long , typically measuring 2 to 5 multiplication longer than they are spacious .
Thesolitaryflowers seem from late winter to spring and are usually white or cream , occasionally displaying a pale pinko or violet hue . They can reach a diameter of 2 inches ( 5 cm ) and come out onpedicelsat the slant between old and new leafage . The pedicle can originate up to 2 in ( 5 cm ) long . The yield are 6 - locular ejector seat .
Light : Gibbaeum schwantesiirequires bright light but not too much direct sunlight . So , a windowsill that receives 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight in the morning and partial shade in the good afternoon will be a perfect slur for indoor growing .
In habitat, Brandrivier, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo byFelix Riegel. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Soil : The plant thrives in porous soil , allowing the water to drain out quickly . Therefore , use commercial soil for succulent ormake your own well - drain mix .
Temperature : gamey temperature are not a problem as long as there is plenty of fresh air , but this plant is not dusty - hardy . It grows undecomposed inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with average minimum winter temperature ranging from 25 ° F to 50 ° F ( -3.9 ° C to 10 ° century ) .
Watering : To keep yourGibbaeum schwantesiihealthy , it is most significant to screw when , how much , and how often to irrigate it . During the dormant menses , usually in winter , the plant requires little or no water . From bounce to fall , water supply it good but allow the soil to dry out between waterings .
In habitat, Brandrivier, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byFelix Riegel. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Fertilizing : As long as you repot this plant every two days , it does not need plant food .
Repotting : Even if the plant can stay felicitous in the same pot for year , you’re able to repot it once in a while to give it more blank space anytime during the growing season . However , the good clock time is at the beginning of the growing time of year .
Propagation : Dividing clump is a dewy-eyed direction to circulate this industrial plant . Another option is to start from seeds by sowing them in well - enfeeble soil during spring . The beneficial time to divide the plant is previous outpouring or early summer .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Mesembs .
Gibbaeum schwantesiiis considered non - toxic and safe around kids and positron emission tomography .
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