Gibbaeum nuciforme
(G. petrense???) |
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Locality: sw of Ladismith | |
Distribution: Southern parts of the Western Cape, from the Ladismith area southwestwards to Swellendam and Northwards to the Touws River. | |
Description: Mat forming, the leaves pars are dissimilar, free, completely joined or joined at the base. It is often pubescent and velvety. | |
Flower: The pedicellate flowers can be pink to reddish-violet or white. | |
Propagation: Seeds and offsets. | |
Cultivation: My plants are grown in light shade (will tolerate full sun), watered sparingly to prevent leaves from bursting. (I usually water my plants when the leaves start to wrinkle). | |
Photographer: Etwin Aslander of Selecta Succulents - Plant/Seed Source |
Mesembs | Gibbaeum |