Conophytum uviforme(Haw . ) N.E.Br .
Conophytum clarum , Conophytum colorans , Conophytum framesii , Conophytum franciscii , Conophytum hillii , Conophytum julii , Conophytum litorale , Conophytum meleagris , Conophytum pardivisum , Conophytum praeparvumvar.roseum , Conophytum prolongatum , Conophytum rooipanense , Conophytum stipitatum , Conophytum uviformef.framesii , Conophytum uviformef.meleagris , Conophytum uviformesubsp.uviforme , Conophytum uviformevar.clarum , Conophytum uviformevar.litorale , Conophytum uviformevar.occultum , Conophytum vanrhynsdorpense , Mesembryanthemum uviforme
house : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Conophytum
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This mintage is aboriginal toSouth Africa(Western Cape and Northern Cape ) , where it grows on quartzite or calcrete patches , sandstone , or limestone ridge .
Conophytum uviformeis a midget succulent that usually grows in clusters of many bodies , forming a compact dome up to 8 column inch ( 20 centimeter ) in diam . The bodies are orbicular to inversely pear - shaped and composed of two fleshy , almost entirely fused leaves . They are up to 1 column inch ( 2.5 cm ) tall with an adequate diam . Theepidermisis greyish green to ochre or reddish , ordinarily spotted or streak . The markings are brownish - white-haired , often outstanding and shine . Flowers are nocturnal , have white to pale yellow or amberpetals , often with red tips , and come along in downslope . Fruits are 5- to 6 - locular capsules .
The specific name " uviforme ( oo - vee - FOR - mee ) " mean " grape vine - shaped " and refer to the soundbox of the species . It is a compound of two Latin noun , " uva , " meaning " grape , " and " forma , " meaning " variety " or " figure , configuration , appearance . "
Light : This succulent needs bright light but does not like too much direct sun . To avoid tan , home yourC. uviformein a position to have a few minute of full Sunday in nerveless periods of the day . The plant extend if it require more light .
Soil : C. uviformethrives well in poriferous territory mixes that allow water to run out away chop-chop . Use a commercial potting mix specially design for growing succulent ormake your own .
Hardiness : High temperature are not a problem , but this flora can be damage when the temperature kick the bucket below freezing . C. uviformecan withstand temperature as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : C. uviformerequires little or no pee when it goes dormant in the outpouring . In the dip , when it begins originate , it is secure to water deeply , earmark the land to dry before water again . During participating increase , your plant needs water if leaves commence to wrinkle .
Fertilizing : This modest succulent is a unaccented self-feeder and does not need fertilizer if it is repotted every two years .
Repotting : The best meter to repotC. uviformeis at the beginning of the full stop of active increase , but repotting can be done at almost any time while the plant is actively growing .
extension : Like allConophytums , this plant is easily propagated by part . It can also be grown from seeds . The practiced time to divideC. uviformeis in late summer or early descent , before it begins to break quiescence or after it has flowered . Sow the seeds in gloaming in a lot with a well - drained soil mix .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Conophytum .
C. uviformeis non - toxic and safe to get around children and pets .
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