Stapelia acuminataMasson
Ceropegia indocta , Gonostemon acuminatus , Stisseria acuminata , Stissera acuminata
Family : ApocynaceaeSubfamily : AsclepiadoideaeTribe : StapeliaeGenus : Stapelia
In habitat, Hantam Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byAlan Horstmann. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
The specific epithet " acuminata(pronounced ah - kew - Fukien - AY - tuh ) " intend " channelize or tapering to a point " and refers to the tip of the flower bud that tapers to a conspicuous point .
Stapelia acuminatais aboriginal toSouth Africa . It occurs from Springbok to Vanrhynsdorp in the Namaqualand area in Northern Cape and ordinarily grows under bushes on gravelly grease or between rocks .
Stapelia acuminatais a diminished succulent that forms a diffuseclumpofdecumbentstems withtuberclesusually joined into fourobtuseangles and a distinct vallecula between the angles . The theme are green , velvety , and commonly suffused with purpleness . They can grow up to 8 inches ( 20 cm ) long and 0.6 inch ( 1.5 cm ) buddy-buddy . Each tubercle bears towards theapexa leaf - ABC’s that shortly dries out .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The attractive flowers are more or less categorical , with a slight natural depression in the pith , and come along onpedunclesfrom below the centre of the shank , usually in crepuscle , opening successively . They can get hold of up to 1.6 column inch ( 4 cm ) in diameter . Thecorollais five - lobed , outside yellow - green to purplish , and quite densely cover with hunky-dory , smooth , transverse ridgeline on the interior . The upper open of these ridges is yellowish , while the land color between them is red- to purple - brown . Beyond their mediate , thelobesbecome patent empurpled - brown . The border of the corolla lobes are adorn with white hairs . Thecoronahas narrow , spreading lobe . out corolla lobes are unremarkably orangish - chocolate-brown to purplish , while the intimate lobe are cream- to yellow - spotted and striped with brown to red ink towards the base .
Light : S. acuminatathrives in full sun or partial shade during the hottest summer day . Too much sunlight make stem to develop protective pigmentation or get burn , while too little light lead to frail , sparse stem turn and decreased flower production . Indoors , place the plant near the brilliant window in your nursing home .
land : The right territory is important to successfully growingS. acuminata . Use a commercial potting soil admixture for succulent , or prepare your own with 50 to 70 % mineral gritrock , such as coarse sand , pumice stone , or perlite .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Temperature : This plant thrives in warm outdoor environments with low to restrained humidness . It does not care wintertime frigid and should remain jolly teetotal and warm during its winter dormancy . S. acuminatacan withstand temperatures as low as 40 ° F ( 4.4 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones11a to 11b , 40 to 50 ° F ( 4.4 to 10 ° cytosine ) .
Watering : S. acuminatahas typical watering needs for a succulent . During the develop time of year , water your plant thoroughly and allow the soil to dry out between waterings . The flora go dormant in winter and needs almost no water supply , about once a month .
fertilize : If you desire to keep your plant levelheaded and thriving , fertilize during the farm season is a estimable musical theme . Feed with water - soluble fertilizer diluted to half the recommended force .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Repotting : S. acuminatabenefits from reinvigorated pot soil every two or three geezerhood . Repot your plant in spring , just before the growing time of year commence . opt a container with drain mess .
Propagation : The effective fashion to propagate this succulent is by stem cuttings . Take cutting off during the spring up season to ensure good rooting . S. acuminatais also well-fixed to grow from seeds . Sow the seed in spring .
Learn more atHow to produce and wish for Stapelia .
S. acuminatahas no toxic effects reported . It is dependable around PET and man .
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