Life form |
Succulent |
Family |
Crassulaceae |
Origin |
Canary Islands, Azores, Madeira, Morocco |
Ease of cultivation |
Easy with little difficulty. |
The size |
In the height of 15-30 cm. |
Growth rate |
Average |
Lifespan |
Many years |
Temperature |
In the summer: room, in winter it is desirable not higher than 59 ° F, if it is in the rest period without irrigation, it can withstand 41 ° F. |
Humidity |
Low. |
Lighting |
Bright sunlight is suitable. |
The soil |
The soil is suitable with succulents and a small addition of sand. For a mixture of own preparation, take: 3 parts of coarse sand or perlite, 2 parts of garden land, 2 parts of humus (leafy earth), 1 part of charcoal and bone meal, lime or a little egg-shell. |
Watering |
The top layer of soil between waterings in the summer should dry up. Watered approximately every 10-15 days, in November and February 1 time a month, in December and January almost no water. |
Fertilizer |
During growth, every 2-3 weeks to feed fertilizer for cacti. |
Reproduction |
Stem or leaf cuttings, which must first be dried. Rooting in sand and water. Seed propagation possible. |
Bloom |
Plentifully blooms in yellow flowers. |
Transfer |
In the spring, every 2 years. |
Features of care |
A winter rest period is required. |
Difficulties |
It is affected by a spider mite, mealybugs. Root rot is possible with excessive watering. |
Air cleaning |
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Toxicity |
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