If you have limited space , Conophytum quaesitumis a perfect choice . It is easy and rewarding to grow if you learn and understand its needs .
Conophytum quaesitum(N.E.Br . ) N.E.Br .
Conophytum quaesitumsubsp.quaesitum , Derenbergia quaesita , Mesembryanthemum quaesitum
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Conophytum
The specific epithet " quaesitum(pronounced kwae - es - electrical engineering - tum ) " means " special , rarefied , seek out , looked for " and probably refers to the not distinctive sound structure of this species .
Conophytum quaesitumis aboriginal toSouth Africa(Western Cape ) and southernNamibia . It grow in shaded cranny and crevices at gamey altitude on quartz and gneiss .
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Conophytum quaesitumis a dwarfsucculentthat forms a denseclumpof folio pair niggle into heart - regulate bodies . The folio pairs are usuallybilobateand stronglykeeledand can rise up to 1.6 inches ( 4 centimetre ) marvellous and 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) in diameter . The clumps can reach up to 8 inches ( 20 cm ) in diameter . They are pallid greyish - green to pale yellowish - green , usually to a great extent spotted or sometimes spotless , and often crease .
During fall and early wintertime , Conophytum quaesitumproduces scant - tubed blossom with white to pink ( rarely magenta)petalsand a tussock of yellowstamensin the marrow . The flowers emerge from the centralfissure , open at nighttime , and have a sweet perfume . The fruits are capsules with 4 to 6 locule .
Light : This works requires hopeful light but not too much unmediated Lord’s Day . To prevent sunburn , find a spot where it can receive a few hours of full sunlight in cooler periods of the 24-hour interval .
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Soil : Conophytum quaesitumneeds porous soil that allows water to debilitate away speedily for optimal industrial plant growth . you could use a commercial potting intermixture for succulent ormake your own .
Temperature : in high spirits temperature are not a job , but the industrial plant is not frost - hardy . It grows good inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10b to 11b , with average minimum wintertime temperatures ranging from 35 to 50 ° F ( 1.7 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : Conophytum quaesitumrequires little or no water when it goes abeyant in the spring . When it start to produce again in the crepuscle , it is safe to water deeply but permit the soil to dry before between waterings . If leaves startle to crinkle during active growth , your plant needs body of water .
In habitat, Oranjemund, Namibia. Derivative of a photo byJean Audissou. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
inseminate : This plant is a light feeder and does not need fertilizer if repot every two years .
Repotting : It is best to repot it at the root of the growing season , but it can be done almost any time when the plant is actively growing .
Propagation : Conophytum quaesitumis normally started from seeds . It can also be easy propagated by division . The best meter to carve up the plant is in later summer or early free fall before it begins to break quiescence or after it has flower .
discover more atHow to Grow and Care for Conophytum .
Conophytum quaesitumis considered non - toxic , making it dependable to have around children and deary .
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