Life form |
Succulent |
Family |
Portulacacea |
Origin |
South Africa |
Ease of cultivation |
Easy with little difficulty |
The size |
In height up to 12 cm. |
Growth rate |
Average |
Lifespan |
Many years |
Temperature |
In the summer: room, in winter it is desirable not higher than 44,6-59 ° F. |
Humidity |
Low. |
Lighting |
Bright sun. |
The soil |
Suitable shop soil for succulents with 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 |
In April and July, 2 times a year, soluble fertilizer for cacti. |
Reproduction |
Spring and summer stem or leaf cuttings, which must first be dried. Rooting in tofre, sand, water. Possible reproduction seeds which are sown in a peat sand or perlite, sprayed, is placed on the scattered light after emergence. |
Bloom |
Plentifully blooms in yellow flowers. |
Transfer |
In the spring, every 2 years. |
Features of care |
A period of winter rest is needed. Care is required with watering, a layer of gravel can be placed on the bottom of the pot and on the surface of the soil to prevent root rot. |
Difficulties |
It is affected by a spider mite, mealybugs. Root rot is possible due to excessive watering. |
Air cleaning |
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Toxicity |
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