Hereroa calycinais such a lovely slight flora that only requires minimum maintenance .
Hereroa calycinaL.Bolus
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Hereroa
In habitat, New-Bethesda, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byFelix Riegel. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
The specific name " calycina " ( pronounced ka - LEE - kin - uh ) intend " having a pronounced or notable calyx . "
Hereroa calycinais native toSouth Africa . It grow in flats and hills of karoo shales or siltstones in the Eastern Cape state .
Hereroa calycinais a dwarf succulentshrubletwith brusk branches and overweight , rough leaves . It can reach up to 2 inches ( 5 curium ) in tiptop . The opposite leave-taking are triangular in interbreeding - section , often incurved , and covered with petite raised dots . They can develop up to 1.6 inch ( 4 centimeter ) long and reach a diameter of 0.3 inches ( 0.8 cm ) .
In habitat, Cacadu, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byAbdul-lateef Ismail. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
During winter and springiness , Hereroa calycinaproducessolitaryflowers on poor stalks . The flowers have fivesepals , the same colouration as the leave of absence , and legion narrow yellowpetalsgrowing in several whorls . They can measure up to 1.1 inches ( 2.8 curium ) in diam and loose during the good afternoon or eventide . The petals are often cerise on the blue Earth’s surface and near the tips . The yield are woody , blue brown capsules with five loculus .
Light : Hereroa calycinarequires bright light but not too much direct sunlight . So , a windowsill that receives 4 to 5 hour of lineal sunshine in the morning and partial shade in the afternoon will be a thoroughgoing office for indoor growing .
Soil : The industrial plant thrives in porous dirt , allowing the water to drain away quickly . Therefore , use commercial stain for succulent ormake your own well - draining premix .
In habitat, Cacadu, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byAbdul-lateef Ismail. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Temperature : High temperatures are not a problem as long as there is plenty of fresh air , but this plant is not cold - stalwart . It grows good inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with ordinary minimal winter temperature ranging from 25 ° F to 50 ° F ( - 3.9 ° C to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : To keepHereroa calycinahealthy , it is essential to know when , how much , and how often to water . During the torpid period of time , usually in summertime , the plant require little or no urine . When it commence to develop again in the autumn , water it thoroughly but allow the soil to dry out between lacrimation .
Fertilizing : As long as you repot this plant every two years , it does not require plant food .
In habitat, Kuzuko Lodge, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byAdriaan Grobler. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Repotting : Even if your plant can delay happy in the same pot for years , you may repot it once in a while to give it more space anytime during the raise season . However , the good time is at the beginning of the develop time of year .
Propagation : AlthoughHereroa calycinais ordinarily start from seeds , it can also be easily propagated from base cuttings during the produce season .
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Hereroa calycinais considered non - toxic , so it is safe to have around kids and pets .
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