Juttadinteria albatais similar toJuttadinteria attenuatabut has larger leaves and a more uprighthabit .
Juttadinteria albata(L.Bolus ) L.Bolus
Mesembryanthemum albatum
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
family unit : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Juttadinteria
The specific epithet " albata " ( sound out al - BAY - tuh ) intend " invest in white " and mayhap look up to the milklike leaves .
Antimima dualisis native toNamibiaandSouth Africa . It get in sandy , often chalky soils , stony slopes , or on knit stitch on both the South African and Namibian incline of theOrange River .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Juttadinteria albatais a succulentshrubletwithprocumbentto erect branch and unruffled , whitish leaves that taper to a narrowapex .
In winter , Juttadinteria albataproduces efflorescence with numerous narrow , whitepetals . The flower can reach a diameter of 2.2 inches ( 5.5 centimetre ) . The fruits are 8 - locular capsules .
Light : Juttadinteria albatarequires vivid light but not too much direct sunlight . So , a windowsill that receives 4 to 5 60 minutes of direct sun in the morning and fond tone in the afternoon will be a sodding spot for indoor development .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Soil : The works thrives in porous soil , permit the water to drain off quickly . Therefore , use commercial soil for succulent ormake your own well - draining mix .
Temperature : gamy temperatures are not a problem as long as there is heap of refreshed melodic line , but this plant is not cold - brave . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9a to 11b , with mean minimal winter temperature array from 20 to 50 ° F ( -6.7 to 10 ° C ) .
lacrimation : To keep yourJuttadinteria albatahealthy , it is most important to know when , how much , and how often to water it . During the dormant period , usually in wintertime , the plant command footling or no water . From spring to fall , water it good but allow the soil to dry out between watering .
In habitat, Richtersveld National Park, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byPieterMier. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Fertilizing : As long as you repot this plant every two years , it does not require fertilizer .
Repotting : Even if it can stay happy in the same pot for years , once in a while , you may repot your plant to give it more infinite anytime during the growing season . However , the best prison term is at the beginning of the spring up time of year .
Propagation : One way to propagate this plant is by dividing clumps , which is quite simple . Another option is to start from seed by sowing them in well - enfeeble soil during spring . The good time for dividing is late bounce or early summer .
acquire more atHow to Grow and Care for Mesembs .
Juttadinteria albatais considered non - toxic and safe around child and pets .
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