Trichodiadema mirabile(N.E.Br . ) Schwantes
Black Crownfig , White Vygie
Mesembryanthemum mirabile , Trichodiadema mirabilevar.mirabile
In cultivation, Decs, Tolna County, Hungary. Photo by István Eisenberger. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Trichodiadema
The specific epithet " mirabile(pronounced mih - RAB - ih - ley ) " imply " wonderful , splendid , heaven-sent " and refers to the look of the industrial plant when in full flush .
Trichodiadema mirabileis aboriginal toSouth Africa . It grows on stony slopes from Laingsburg in the Western Cape to Uitenhage ( officially renamed Kariega ) in the Eastern Cape province .
In habitat, Baviaans Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byJakub Jilemický. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Trichodiadema mirabileis a more spreading than tumid succulentshrubletwith densely white - haired branches and fresh green leaves cover with tiny , pointed body of water cells and tipped with a clustering ofbristles . It can grow up to 3.2 inches ( 8 atomic number 96 ) magniloquent . The leafage are upright , subcylindrical , fused at the base of operations , measuring up to 1 in ( 2.5 centimeter ) long and 0.25 inches ( 0.6 atomic number 96 ) wide . They take on an orange chromaticity when stressed . The clusters of bristles or diadem , characteristic of the genus , are whitish , found upon a most black platform , and often inclined in unison , resemble a sinister spine .
Thesolitarywhite flowers come along from the leafaxilsand stem backsheesh on a small stubble from late spring to mid - summer . They can reach up to 1.6 inch ( 4 cm ) in diameter . The fruits are 6 - locular capsules .
lighting : Trichodiadema mirabilerequires promising light but not too much direct sunshine . So , a windowsill that find 4 to 5 hours of verbatim sun in the morning and partial shade in the afternoon will be a perfect place for indoor growing .
In habitat, Willowmore, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo bymiamomberg. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Soil : The plant thrives in porous dirt , allowing the piss to drain away speedily . Therefore , use commercial territory for succulents ormake your own well - draining commixture .
Temperature : High temperatures are not a trouble as long as there is raft of sweet air , but this plant is not dusty - hardy . It originate best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with intermediate minimal wintertime temperature ramble from 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : To keep yourTrichodiadema mirabilehealthy , it is most important to experience when , how much , and how often to water it . During its dormant flow , normally in wintertime , the plant expect footling or no water . From spring to hang , water it exhaustively but let the soil to dry between waterings .
In cultivation, Decs, Tolna County, Hungary. Photo by István Eisenberger. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Fertilizing : As long as you repot this plant every two years , it does not need plant food .
Repotting : Even if your industrial plant can stay happy in the same pot for age , you may occasionally repot it to give it more space during the growing time of year . The best time to do this is at the beginning of the growing season .
generation : Dividing clumps is one wide-eyed elbow room to propagate this plant . Another selection is to start from seeds by sowing them in well - draining soil during spring . The best time to divide is recent spring or other summer .
Learn more atHow to produce and Care for Mesembs .
Trichodiadema mirabileis consider non - toxic and secure around small fry and PET .
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