Lithops karasmontanasubsp.bella(N.E.Br . ) D.T.Cole
Lithops bella , Mesembryanthemum bellum
menage : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Lithops
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
The subspecific epithet " bella " ( pronounced BEL - luh ) means " beautiful , pretty " and refers to the beauty of this flora .
Lithops karasmontanasubsp.bellais native toNamibia . It occurs in granite mountains in a narrow boomerang - shaped area from Witputs to Helmeringhausen .
Lithops karasmontanasubsp.bellais a dwarf succulent that forms aclumpof paired , plump leaves fused in an invert cone condition with a centralfissuredividing them . The plant body can reach 2 inches ( 4 cm ) in height . They have a kidney - shaped aspect that is prostrate to slightly convex , measuring up to 1.4 inches ( 3.5 curium ) long and 1.1 inches ( 2.5 cm ) astray at the crack . The leaf - gratuity windows are magnanimous , dark greenish or chocolate-brown , and broken up by raised light yellow , pinkish - yellow , or light brownish - yellow island .
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
In spring and summer , Lithops karasmontanasubsp.bellaproduces sweet-smelling , pure bloodless flowers from the fissure between the parting . The bloom can achieve up to 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) in diameter . The fruits are capsules with 4 to 6 chambers and turn back yellowish - brown seed .
Light : A cheery windowsill where the plant receives 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight during the early part of the twenty-four hour period and fond shade during the good afternoon is the perfect spot . You may rate the plant life on the balcony or in the garden from leaping to diminish .
Soil : Lithops karasmontanasubsp.bellathrives upright in grease that will drain quickly . expend a commercial-grade potting mix for succulent , ormake your own .
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Temperature : High temperatures are not a job for this plant as long as there is tidy sum of fresh breeze , but it is not a cold - hardy succulent . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimal wintertime temperature rate from 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° blow ) .
Watering : Since this plant has a specific annual growth cycle , it is authoritative to water only during sure stages , but it is also authoritative to keep the soil dry at other stages of its maturation . How often do you call for towaterLithops karasmontanasubsp.belladepends on how quickly the grunge dries out . Stop water during the winter to take into account the old leaf brace to dry out and the new pair to make grow .
fertilise : As long as you repot this industrial plant every two years , it does not need fertilizer .
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Repotting : Even if it can stay happy in the same pot for decades , once in a while , repot the plant to give it more space anytime during the growing season . However , the best fourth dimension for repotting is the beginning of the grow season .
Propagation : Lithops karasmontanasubsp.bellaismost often started from seeds seed during the summer . However , if you have a multi - headed flora , it can also be well propagated by division .
Learn more atHow to raise and Care for Lithops .
Lithops karasmontanasubsp.bellais non - toxic and good to have around children and pets .
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