Cheiridopsis rostrata(L. ) N.E.Br .
Mesembryanthemum rostratum
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Cheiridopsis
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The specific epithet " rostrata " ( pronounced ro - STRAY - tuh ) means " beaked , snout - like " and relate to the physique of the leaf pairs of this coinage .
Cheiridopsis rostratais native toSouth Africa . It occurs on granite outcropping from Rietpoort and Vredenburg to Hopefield in the Western Cape responsibility .
Cheiridopsis rostratais a small succulent with pairs of fleshy , upright , pale dark-green - grey , translucently spotted leaves that blush by early summertime . It grows up to 3.2 inch ( 8 cm ) grandiloquent and 7.2 inches ( 18 curium ) in diameter , forming a dense clump as it matures . One or two new leafage pairs emerge from arm pourboire each year . The old folio span dry out out , creating a cylindrical , papery cocktail dress that covers the succeeding pairs .
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The flush are usually solitary , daisy - like , with legion minute , yellow petals that fade to red and come along on long , slender angry walk in wintertime . The fruit are 8- to 9 - locular capsule .
Cheiridopsis rostratahas a similar coming into court toCheiridopsis namaquensisbut grow in a wetter climate .
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
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Mesembs are mostly adapted to relatively predictable rainfall patterns rather than utmost drouth and irregular rainfall . entire rain may be extremely gloomy , but water is available at least seasonally or through fogginess and condensation . This leads to or allows plants that are not especially large , sometimes very pocket-sized , and affects how they need to be treated in cultivation .
The rudiments of precaution are simple-minded : free - drainingsoil , plenty of sun and ventilation , and even lightwateringin the right season . The difficulties are interminable , trying to conform to the Mesembs ' adaptability and follow their growth habits in your particular term .
These plants require a loam - based compost with surplus drainage fabric such as horticultural grit or perlite . They all like full light conditions and plenty of ventilation system .
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Some are relatively insensate - intrepid and can even survive mild winters outside . Most will live temperatures down to the freezing tip . Some Mesembs set out growing in the fall as the temperature drops and the days get shorter .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Mesembs .
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