Pleiospilos compactussubsp.canusis a cute succulent distinguished fromPleiospilos compactussubsp.compactusby its fruits generally have 12 locules instead of 10 .
Pleiospilos compactussubsp.canus(Haw . ) H.Hartmann & Liede
Mimicry Plant , Split Rock , Stone Plant
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Bijlia cana , Mesembryanthemum canum , Pleiospilos canus , Punctillaria cana
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Pleiospilos
The subspecific epithet " canus(pronounced KAN - us ) means " white-hot , hoary " and possibly bear on to the pale leaves of this plant that are often more creamy gray than grey-headed - cat valium .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Pleiospilos compactussubsp.canusis native toSouth Africa . This race occur in barren stony slopes and outcrops in theGreat Karoofrom Calvinia in the Northern Cape to the Little Karoo in the Western Cape and E into semi - arid theatrical role of the Eastern Cape . However , some record pose this plant in the Bloemfontein area in the Free State state .
Pleiospilos compactussubsp.canusis a dwarfsucculentwith pair of two heavy , quite chummy leaf growing opposite each other and fuse at the base . It produce up to three foliage yoke per offshoot , form a smallclump . The lumpy leaves are gray - green with dot dark dots and often flushed with pink . They are triangular in crown of thorns - department and can grow up to 2 inches ( 5 cm ) recollective and 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) wide . The flora produces new leaves per year , letting the onetime ones dry and disappear in their own time .
During late fall and wintertime , the yellow flowers appear between the paired leaves on very forgetful or no chaff . The efflorescence aresolitaryand have over 80 yellow or wan yellow , narrowly boat paddle - shapedpetals , sometimes white near the groundwork . They open only in the afternoon and can extend to up to 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) in diameter . Once the flower start up to wither , their colour changes to orange . The fruit are normally 12 - locular capsules that arrest ovoid , dark brown seeds .
In habitat, Central Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byBrian du Preez. Used underCC BY-SA 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Light : This succulent postulate brilliant light but not too much direct sunlight . So , a windowsill that receive 4 to 5 hours of lineal sunlight in the morning and partial shade in the afternoon will be a gross spot for indoor growing .
ground : Pleiospilos compactussubsp.canusthrives in porous territory that allow water to drain aside quickly . Therefore , use commercial soil for succulents ormake your own well - debilitate mix .
Temperature : in high spirits temperatures are not a problem as long as there is plentifulness of fresh air , but this plant is not cold - hardy . It grows proficient inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with average minimal winter temperatures tramp from 25 to 50 ° degree Fahrenheit ( -3.9 to 10 ° cytosine ) .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
lacrimation : To keep your industrial plant hefty , it is important to make love when , how much , and how often to water . During the dormant full stop , normally in summer , Pleiospilos compactussubsp.canusrequires piffling or no piddle . Once it produce again in the fall , water thoroughly but allow the grunge to dry between lachrymation .
Fertilizing : As long as you repot this industrial plant every two years , it does not necessitate fertilizer .
repot : Even if your plant can stay happy in the same stack for year , you may repot it now and then to give it more space during the growing time of year . However , the best time is at the beginning of the season .
Propagation : Although it is usually started from ejaculate , Pleiospilos compactussubsp.canuscan also be easy propagated by division . The good time to divide the industrial plant is recent summertime , just before quiescence get down to separate , while fall is ideal for sowing the come .
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Pleiospilos compactussubsp.canusis considered non - toxic , so have it around kids and pets is dependable .
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