Conophytum friedrichiae(Dinter ) Schwantes
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Derenbergia friedrichiae , Mesembryanthemum friedrichiae , Ophthalmophyllum dinteri , Ophthalmophyllum friedrichiae
A plant with two bodies in bloom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
family unit : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Conophytum
The specific name " friedrichiae(fried - RIK - ee - ay ) " respect Margarete ( Margarethe ) Friedrich ( fl . 1914 ) , a South African instructor and works accumulator who often accompaniedKurt Dinter .
Conophytum friedrichiaeis aboriginal toSouth Africa(Northern Cape ) and southernNamibia . It grows in quartz glass maculation .
A plant with two bodies in bloom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Conophytum friedrichiae , formerly known asOphthalmophyllum friedrichiae , is a midget succulent that forms a cumulation of thick , fleshy body of two opposite leaves separated by a cryptic fissure . The body are green to purple or reddish - dark-brown . They can arise up to 1.2 in ( 3 curium ) magniloquent and have a flat out - keeled upper aerofoil with a large semitransparent windowpane . The upper surface can measure up to 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) long and 0.5 inches ( 1.2 centimetre ) wide .
The consummate blanched , pinkish , or pale purple flower come along in recent summer and downfall . They can reach about 1.2 inch ( 3 centimetre ) in diameter .
lighting : This succulent needs burnished light but does not like too much direct sun . To stave off tan , spot yourC. friedrichiaein a position to get a few hours of full sun in cooler periods of the sidereal day . The plant stretches if it postulate more light .
A plant with two bodies. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
land : Conophytum friedrichiaethrives good in holey soil mix that permit water to run out aside cursorily . habituate a commercial potting mix specially designed for grow succulents , ormake your own .
Temperature : High temperatures are not a problem , but the works can be damage when the temperature goes below freeze . It can hold temperatures as low as 35 ° F ( 1.7 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10b to 11b , 35 to 50 ° F ( 1.7 to 10 ° degree centigrade ) .
Watering : When sleeping in the natural spring , Conophytum friedrichiaerequires niggling or no water . When it begins growing in the fall , it is safe to body of water deeply , allow the soil to dry before water again . If folio start to wrinkle during participating growth , your flora needs water .
A dense clump in full bloom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Fertilizing : This small plant life is a light confluent and does not call for fertilizer if repotted every two years .
Repotting : The best time to repot it is at the beginning of the growing season , but repotting can be done at almost any time while the plant is actively growing .
Propagation : Conophytum friedrichiaeis usually grown from seeded player . It can also easy be broadcast by division . The best time to divide the works is in former summertime or early fall before it begin to cave in dormancy or after it has flowered . Sow the seeds in twilight in a mickle with a well - drain soil mix .
see more atHow to spring up and Care for Conophytum .
Conophytum friedrichiaeis non - toxic and safe to spring up around children and darling .
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