Louisa Bolushas described thisspeciestwice in two years , once asRuschia pumilaand once asRuschia levynsiae , due to the substantial difference in coming into court between plants indormancyand those during the growing season .
Antimima pumila(L.Bolus ex Fedde & C.Schust . ) H.E.K.Hartmann
Mesembryanthemum pumilum , Ruschia pumila
In habitat, Breede River DC, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byJames Deacon. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Antimima
The specific epithet " pumila " ( sound out POO - mil - uh ) means " nanus " and bear on to the size of this species compared to the other species when it used to belong to the genusMesembryanthemumandRuschia .
Antimima pumilais aboriginal toSouth Africa . It occur in the main in the triangle between Ceres and Laingsburg in the Western Cape and Sutherland in the Northern Cape province .
In habitat, Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byDavid Hoare. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Antimima pumilais a heavyset succulentsubshrubwith tightly packed leave on unforesightful branches . The first leaf brace has a cocktail dress that embraces the next leaves at the base . During dormancy , the second folio duad is enclosed , and it unfolds during the growing season , divulge two nearly ellipse leaves somewhat fused at the understructure . The leaves are gray - green , papillate , and havecartilaginousmargins . They can produce up to 0.4 inches ( 1 cm ) long .
During wintertime , Antimima pumilaproduces daisy - like flowers range from mauve to Battle of Magenta . The fruits are 5 - locular , woody abridgement .
Light : Antimima pumilarequires bright light but not too much direct sunlight . So , a windowsill that receives 4 to 5 hours of direct sun in the dayspring and partial shade in the good afternoon will be a perfect spot for indoor growing .
In habitat, Namakwa, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byDavid Hoare. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Soil : The plant thrive in porous territory , allowing the water to debilitate off quickly . Therefore , use commercial stain for succulents ormake your own well - draining mix .
Temperature : High temperatures are not a trouble as long as there is hatful of fresh air , but this plant is not frigid - fearless . It grow best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with average minimal winter temperatures ranging from 25 ° F to 50 ° F ( - 3.9 ° C to 10 ° nose candy ) .
tearing : Knowing when , how much , and how often to water is crucial for keepingAntimima pumilahealthy . During its dormant period , which typically occurs in the summer , it requires minimal to no watering . From drop to spring , urine it thoroughly but grant the filth to dry out between waterings .
In habitat, Breede River DC, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byJames Deacon. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
fertilize : As long as you repot this plant every two years , it does not require plant food .
Repotting : Even if your works can stay put felicitous in the same pot for years , you may repot it occasionally to give it more blank space anytime during the turn time of year . However , the good time is at the first of the maturate season .
extension : One way to pass around this plant is by stem thinning during the growing season . Another choice is to start it from seeds by sowing them in well - drain grunge during the fall .
check more atHow to spring up and Care for Mesembs .
Antimima pumilais consider non - toxic and secure around kids and pets .
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