Conophytum obcordellum(Haw . ) N. E. Br .
Dumpling , Greater Dumpling , Spotted Buttons
Conophytum obcordellumsubsp.obcordellum , Mesembryanthemum obcordellum
Photo byHiroshi Sudo
house : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Conophytum
The specific name " obcordellum(ob - kord - EL - um ) " means " small , inversely middle - form " and refers to the chassis of the bodies .
Conophytum obcordellumis native toSouth Africa(Northern Cape and Western Cape ) .
Conophytum obcordellumis a gnome succulent that spring clumps of consistency compose of two fused leaves . The bodies can arrive at up to 1.2 in ( 3 centimetre ) in top and up to 0.8 inches ( 2 centimeter ) in diameter . The upper airfoil of the bodies is kidney - form , pale blue - green , gray - unripened , or yellow - green and decorated with dark green , red , or almost black strain and Elvis . unstained portion of the bodies are pink to dark loss .
The flowers are daisy - like , usually solitary , whitened , wan yellow , pinkish , or magenta , often with red tips . They appear at dark , generally in the fall . The fruits are 4- to 6 - locular condensation .
Light : MostConophytums need bright light but do not care too much intense sunshine . To avoid erythema solare , place yourC. obcordellumin a position to have a few hours of full Lord’s Day in cooler periods of the day . The works debase if it needs more light .
grunge : C. obcordellumthrives best in porous soil mixes that permit the water to infiltrate easily and debilitate away quickly . apply commercial-grade soil particularly designed for growing succulents , ormake your own mix .
Hardiness : high-pitched temperature are not a job forConophytums , but they can be damaged when the temperature go below 32 ° F ( 0 ° C).C. obcordellumcan hold out temperature as low as 35 to 50 ° F ( 1.7 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10b to 11b .
tearing : WhenConophytums go dormant in the spring , they take trivial or no water . When plants begin grow in the crepuscule , it is secure to water deeply , allowing the soil to dry before watering again . If leafage start to wrinkle during active growth , yourC. obcordellumneeds urine .
Fertilizing : Conophytums are light feeders and do not postulate fertilizer if it is repotted every two years .
Repotting : The best time to repotC. obcordellumis at the beginning of the dynamic development period , but repotting can be done at almost any time while the plant is actively grow .
generation : Conophytums are easily propagated by division . They can also be grown from come . The best time to divideC. obcordellumis in previous summer or early fall before the industrial plant begins to break dormancy or after it has bloom . Sow the seeds in fall in a pot with a well - drained territory mix .
Learn more atHow to develop and Care for Conophytum .
Conophytums are non - toxic and dependable to grow around tyke and pet .
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