Unlike other members of thegenus , Trichodiadema calvatumhas leaves that lack a diadem , a gang of smallbristlesradiating around the center , which is a distinctive lineament of this genus .
Trichodiadema calvatumL.Bolus
folk : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Trichodiadema
In habitat, Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo bySteven Molteno. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
The specific epithet " calvatum " ( say " kal - VAY - tum " ) mean " made bald , desolate " and refers to the leaves of this species lacking a diadem at the tip .
Trichodiadema calvatumis native toSouth Africa . It grows in shale in open rocky expanse between Robertson , Montagu , Swellendam , and Caledon in the Western Cape state .
Trichodiadema calvatumis a dwarf succulentshrubletwith a thickenedrootstockand slender branch that bear sarcoid leaves without a crown . The parting are densely covered withbladder cellsand can turn up to 0.8 inches ( 2 curium ) long and 0.12 inches ( 0.3 centimetre ) wide .
In habitat, Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byGerhard Malan. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
From late winter to summer , Trichodiadema calvatumproduces pink , solitaryflowers withoutfilamentousstaminodes . The flowers appear on stalks that can reach up to 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) in length . The yield are 5 - locular capsules .
Light : Trichodiadema calvatumrequires bright light but not too much unmediated sunshine . So , a windowsill with 4 to 5 hours of direct sunshine in the morning and partial shade in the afternoon will be complete for indoor growing .
dirt : The plant thrives in poriferous grunge , appropriate the urine to drain out quickly . Therefore , use commercial-grade soil for succulents ormake your own well - drain mix .
In habitat, Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo bySteven Molteno. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Temperature : gamy temperature are not a problem as long as there is plenty of fresh aviation , but this industrial plant is not moth-eaten - hardy . It get best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with median minimal winter temperatures ranging from 25 ° F to 50 ° F ( -3.9 ° C to 10 ° C ) .
lachrymation : To keep yourTrichodiadema calvatumhealthy , it is most important to know when , how much , and how often to water it . During the dormant period , usually in wintertime , the plant requires little or no water . From saltation to accrue , piddle it good but allow the soil to dry between waterings .
Fertilizing : As long as you repot this plant every two years , it does not require fertilizer .
In habitat, Cape Winelands, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byGregory Nicolson. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Repotting : Even if your plant can quell happy in the same pot for year , you could repot it occasionally to give it more space during the growing season . However , the best sentence is at the beginning of the season .
extension : There are three methods for propagating this plant . The first is to divide the cluster during the growing season , which is quite simple . The second method acting is to commence the plant from seed by sow them in well - drain stain during spring . However , spread the plant by stem cuttings can be challenging due to the gamey risk of bunk .
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Trichodiadema calvatumis considered non - toxic and safe around minor and pet .
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