Glottiphyllum grandiflorumis a lovely plant that can thrive in small flowerpot , gardens , and rockeries , adding a tactile sensation of lulu to any space .
Glottiphyllum grandiflorum(Haw . ) N.E.Br .
Grand Tonguefig
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Mesembryanthemum grandiflorum , Mesembryanthemum linguaeformevar.grandiflorum
category : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Glottiphyllum
The specific name " grandiflorum " ( say gran - dih - FLOR - um ) intend " have large flush " and refers to the size of it of the flowers of this specie .
In habitat, Cacadu, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byaaubrey. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Glottiphyllum grandiflorumis native toSouth Africa . It occurs in jolty areas on karoo shales or siltstones in the Eastern Cape province .
Glottiphyllum grandiflorumis a small succulent industrial plant with shoulder strap - shape farewell with rounded tips . It can grow up to 4 inches ( 10 centimetre ) tall , forming a compact dwarfshrub . The leaves aredecumbent , highlysucculent , more than 4 to a branch , and densely set up in two rows on opposite sides of the branches .
During the winter , Glottiphyllum grandiflorumproducessolitary , yellow flowers with narrowpetalsand almost no stalk . The fruit are pale brown , normally 9 - locular capsules with thick , spongyvalves .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Light : Glottiphyllum grandiflorumrequires bright luminosity but not too much direct sunshine . So , a windowsill that receives 4 to 5 hours of unmediated sunlight in the morning and fond shade in the good afternoon will be a double-dyed stain for indoor ontogeny .
Soil : The plant thrive in poriferous soil , allowing the water supply to debilitate away speedily . Therefore , use commercial-grade soil for succulent ormake your own well - draining mixing .
Temperature : High temperatures are not a job as long as there is wad of sassy gentle wind , but this plant is not cold - fearless . It grow best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with average minimum winter temperatures rank from 25 ° F to 50 ° F ( - 3.9 ° C to 10 ° C ) .
In habitat, Hessequa Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byaaubrey. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Watering : To keepGlottiphyllum grandiflorumhealthy , it is most important to get it on when , how much , and how often to water . During the dormant period of time , commonly in summer , the plant requires little or no piss . In the fall , once it grows again , weewee thoroughly but allow the soil to dry between waterings .
fertilise : As long as you repot this flora every two days , it does not postulate fertilizer .
Repotting : Even if it can stay on happy in the same dope for years , once in a while , you could repot your works to give it more infinite anytime during the grow time of year . However , the best fourth dimension is at the commencement of the growing time of year .
extension : Although it is usually start from seeds , Glottiphyllum grandiflorumcan also be easily disseminate from radical cuttings during the growing season .
find out more atHow to Grow and Care for Mesembs .
Glottiphyllum grandiflorumis consider non - toxic , so it is safe to have around small fry and ducky .
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