Life form |
Succulent |
Family |
Aizoaceae |
Origin |
South Africa |
Ease of cultivation |
Easy to grow |
The size |
Dwarf plants, a few centimeters. |
Growth rate |
Low |
Lifespan |
Many years |
Temperature |
Summer: room winter preferably not higher than 59 ° F, 46,4 ° F min. |
Humidity |
Low |
Lighting |
Bright sun light is suitable. |
The soil |
Suitable shop soil for succulents with a small addition of sand. For a mixture of own preparation one should take: 1 part of the turf ground, 2 parts of coarse sand or perlite, 1 part of wet peat or humus (leaf earth). |
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 summer, feed a weak solution of fertilizer for cacti every 2-4 weeks. |
Reproduction |
Seed propagation is possible. Young plants bloom in 3-4 years. |
Bloom |
Blooms in red, white or purple flowers up to 3 cm. |
Transfer |
In spring, every 2-3 years. |
Features of care |
A period of winter rest is needed. Level surface of the earth between plants is better to sprinkle small gravel. |
Difficulties |
It is affected spider mites, mealybugs, thrips and fungus gnats. Root rot is possible with excessive watering. |
Air cleaning |
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Toxicity |
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