Cheiridopsis namaquensis(Sond . ) H.E.K.Hartmann
Mesembryanthemum namaquense
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Cheiridopsis
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Cheiridopsis namaquensisis native toSouth Africa .
Cheiridopsis namaquensisis a midget succulent that take shape a succinct clustering of yoke of opposite leaves . It can raise up to 2.4 inches ( 6 curium ) tall . The leafage are triangular in crossbreed - section , cease in a short sharp point , and are press against each other when not forced open by flowers or unexampled leaves . They are pale green - grey and covered with dark spots .
The solitary flowers appear on a short stalk in late winter and early springtime and have legion sick yellow to lucky to drab scandalmongering petal , sometimes somewhat reddish near the steer . The fruit are capsules with ten or more locules . They open when moist and close when wry .
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USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Mesembs are mostly accommodate to relatively predictable rain patterns rather than extreme drouth and temporary rain . entire rainfall may be highly low , but water is available at least seasonally or through fog and condensation . This leads to or countenance plant that are not specially large and sometimes very small and affects the elbow room they need to be do by in cultivation .
The care basics are uncomplicated : free - draining soil , plenty of sunshine and ventilation , and regular lightwateringin the right time of year . Yet the difficulties are dateless : trying to adapt to the Mesembs ' adaptability and follow their growth habits in your particular atmospheric condition .
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These plant require a loam - establish compost with extra drain material such as horticultural backbone or perlite . They all like good light conditions and plenty of ventilation .
Some are comparatively frigid - stout and can even live mild winters outside . Most will survive temperature down to the freezing point . Some Mesembs begin to grow in the fall as the temperature drops and the Day get short .
take more atHow to Grow and Care for Mesembs .
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