Conophytum praesectumN.E.Br .
Ophthalmophyllum jacobsenianum , Ophthalmophyllum praesectum
family unit : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Conophytum
A dense clump of heads in bloom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
The specific name " praesectum(pray - SEK - tum ) " means " geld " and probably have-to doe with to the fissure between the parting .
Conophytum praesectumis aboriginal toSouth Africa . It is endemic to the Bushmanland region in the Northern Cape province .
Conophytum praesectum , formerly known asOphthalmophyllum praesectum , is a dwarf succulent with a body that dwell of two polar , part mix leaves . It can growsolitarybut commonly bring on offsets , forming aclumpwith age . The body can grow up to 1.2 in ( 3 cm ) grandiloquent , 0.7 inches ( 1.8 centimetre ) wide , and 0.5 column inch ( 1.2 cm ) buddy-buddy . The leaves are fatheaded , fleshy , European olive tree green to brown , with a translucent top aerofoil .
A form with pale purple flowers. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
The flowers appear in fall and can get through up to 1.2 in ( 3 atomic number 96 ) in diameter . They are usually purple or pinkish , but there are also forms with wan purple or ashen prime .
illumination : This succulent needs bright illumination but does not like too much verbatim sun . To avoid sunburn , place yourC. praesectumin a position to receive a few 60 minutes of full sun in cooler periods of the Clarence Day . The works stretches if it needs more light .
Soil : C. praesectumthrives best in porous ground admixture that allow water to drain away quick . Use a commercial-grade potting mixture specially designed for growing succulent , ormake your own .
A dense clump of heads. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Temperature : high-pitched temperature are not a problem , but the plant can be damage when the temperature goes below freezing . C. praesectumcan withstand temperatures as low as 35 ° F ( 1.7 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10b to 11b , 35 to 50 ° fluorine ( 1.7 to 10 ° nose candy ) .
Watering : When it go dormant in the spring , C. praesectumrequires small or no water . When it begins to rise again in the descent , it is safe to body of water deeply , allow the grease to dry before between tearing . If leaves start up to crinkle during fighting growth , your plant postulate water .
inseminate : This small-scale succulent is a light feeder and does not need fertilizer if repotted every two class .
A form with white flowers. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Repotting : The salutary time to repotC. praesectumis at the commencement of the active growth stop , but repotting can be done almost any time while the plant is actively growing .
Propagation : This species is usually develop from seeds . Like allConophytums , it is also easily distribute by sectionalization . The expert sentence to divideC. praesectumis in belated summer or early fall before it set out to break quiescence or after it has flower . Sow the seeds in gloam in a pot with a well - drain soil admixture .
read more atHow to Grow and Care for Conophytum .
C. praesectumis non - toxic and safe to grow around children and pets .
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