Conophytum angelicae(Dinter & Schwant . ) N. E. Br .
Conophytum angelicaesubsp.angelicae , Mesembryanthemum angelicae
family line : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Conophytum
Photo byMarc Mougin
The specific epithet " angelicae(an - JEL - ih - kay ) " honors Angelika Aurelie Selma Rusch ( 1874 - 1938 ) , married woman of Ernst Julius Rusch ( 1867 - 1957 ) and a estimable admirer of the German phytologist and explorerMoritz Kurt Dinter(1868 - 1945 ) .
Conophytum angelicaeis native toSouth Africa(Northern Cape ) and southernNamibia .
Conophytum angelicaeis a midget succulent with pea - shaped bodies that lie of two almost entirely fused leaves in shades of green , brown , purple , and pink . The bodies are rugose , roundish to somewhat four - side at the apex . They can turn up to 0.4 inches ( 1 atomic number 96 ) tall and up to 0.7 inches ( 1.8 centimeter ) in diameter , forming a dense mat with age .
The small , nocturnal flowers are brown to purpurate and seem in fall . The yield are capsule with 4 to 8 locules .
Light : MostConophytums need burnished light but do not care too much vivid sun . To stave off sunburn , place them in a place to receive a few hours of full sun in cooler periods of the sidereal day .
filth : These plant thrive best in a poriferous grow medium that will run out quickly . habituate a commercial-grade dirt mix specially designed for mature succulent , or make your own .
Hardiness : Conophytum angelicaecan withstand temperature as low as 35 to 50 ° F ( 1.7 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10b to 11b .
Watering : WhenConophytums go inactive in the natural spring , they demand little or no body of water . When industrial plant start spring up in the drop , it is good to H2O deeply , provide the stain to dry before water again .
fertilise : Conophytums are light feeders and do not need plant food if it is repot every two years .
Repotting : These succulent will benefit from repot . The good clock time to repot aConophytumis at the origin of active growth .
multiplication : Conophytums are easily propagated by air division . They can also be grow from seeded player .
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Conophytums are non - toxic and safe to uprise around children and pets .
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