Life form |
Succulent, ampel |
Family |
Aizoaceae |
Origin |
South Africa |
Ease of cultivation |
Easy with little difficulty. |
The size |
Shoots up to 6 0 cm. |
Growth rate |
Average |
Lifespan |
Many years |
Temperature |
In the summer: room, in winter it is desirable not higher than 59 ° F. |
Humidity |
Low. |
Lighting |
Bright sunlight is suitable. |
The soil |
Suitable shop soil for succulents with a small addition of sand. For a mixture of own preparation, take: 1 part of the turf ground, 1 part of coarse sand or perlite, 1 part of wet peat or humus (leafy earth) and a little lime. |
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 |
2 times a year in April and July fertilize fertilizer for cacti. |
Reproduction |
Stem or leaf cuttings, which must first be dried. Root in peat, sand, water. Seed propagation is possible. |
Bloom |
Blooms in red flowers, mostly in springand in summer. |
Transfer |
In the spring, every 2 years. |
Features of care |
A period of winter rest is required, with a lack of light, the plant is stretched, cutting is required. |
Difficulties |
It is affected by a spider mites and mealybugs. Root rot is possible with excessive watering. |
Air cleaning |
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Toxicity |
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