Schwantesia triebneriL. Bolus
Family : AizoaceaeGenus : Schwantesia
Schwantesia triebneriis native toSouth Africa(Northern Cape ) .
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Schwantesia triebneriis a belittled succulent that organise a thick clump of fleshy , pale grey - green leaf arranged in pairs . The leafage are tumid to spreading , minute , triangular in cross - section , and end in a short , sharp , pinkish point , measure up to 2.4 inches ( 6 cm ) long , 0.4 inches ( 1 centimetre ) wide , and 0.2 inches ( 5 mm ) duncish . They are velvety , specially when young , and often with margin tinge in shades of red .
The flowers are yellow and appear on a short still hunt in wintertime . They can get hold of up to 2 inches ( 5 curium ) in diameter . The fruit are usually 5 - locular capsules with tiny pear - shaped seeds .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
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Mesembs are in the first place adapted to comparatively predictable rainfall patterns rather than utmost drouth and irregular rain . entire rainfall may be extremely scummy , but water is available at least seasonally or through fog and condensation . This leads to or take into account plant that are not especially large and sometimes very modest and affect how they require to be treated in cultivation .
The basics of precaution are simple : complimentary - drainingsoil , plenty of sun and external respiration , and veritable lightwateringin the right time of year . Yet the difficulties are dateless , trying to adapt to the Mesembs ' adaptability and to succeed their growth habits in your particular status .
These plants require a loam - based compost with extra drainage material such as horticultural moxie or perlite . They all like good wanton weather condition and plenty of ventilation .
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Some are relatively cold - hardy and can even survive meek wintertime alfresco . Most will survive temperatures down to the freezing point . Some Mesembs begin to farm in the fall as the temperature drops and the day get shorter .
Learn more atHow to Grow and like for Mesembs .
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