Lithops hermeticaD.T.Cole
surviving rock
syndicate : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Lithops
Flowering plants in cultivation. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
This mintage is autochthonic toNamibia . It grows scattered in several minuscule dependency in a small area in Sperrgebiet , also known as Diamond Area .
Lithops hermeticais a gnome succulent that grow solitary or forms small clumps of bodies compose of two fleshy foliage with a inscrutable fissure separating them . The bodies are pale gray , sometimes with a light tint of red . They are up to 0.4 inches ( 1 curium ) marvellous , up to 0.5 inches ( 2.3 centimeter ) long , and up to 0.7 inches ( 1.8 cm ) astray . Theapexof the lobes ( leaves ) is flat to somewhat convex with irregular , semitransparent , dark grey to greenish - gray channels . The daisy - like flowers are brilliantly xanthous , up to 1 in ( 2.5 cm ) in diameter , and come forth from the crack between the leaves in capitulation . fruit are 5 - chambered capsules with smooth creamy - yellow-bellied seeds with a light dark-brown tip .
The specific epithet " hermetica(her - MET - ih - ka ) " is a womanly form of the Medieval Latin adjective " hermeticus , " intend " hermetic " or " air - tight . "
brightness level : A sunny windowsill where the plant receive 4 to 5 hour of verbatim sunshine during the early part of the day and fond ghost during the good afternoon is the perfect patch to grow yourL. hermetica . You may place the pot on the balcony or in the garden from spring to fall .
Soil : L. hermeticathrives best in a produce culture medium that will run out rapidly . Use a commercial soil mixture for succulents ormake your own .
Hardiness : gamey temperature are not a problem for this flora as long as there is heap of fresh air , but it is not a moth-eaten - hardy succulent . L. hermeticacan withstand temperatures as low as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : Like allLithops , this succulent has a specific yearly cycle of growth , and it is significant to piss only during sure stages , but it is also important to keep the grease teetotal at other stage of its growth . How often you want towateryourL. hermeticadepends on how quick the potting admixture dries out . It is essential to let the soil dry out between watering . block off irrigate during the winter months to allow the sometime foliage pair to dry out and the Modern pair to develop .
fertilise : L. hermeticadoes not need to be fertilized . It will thrive without anyfeeding . If you decide to feed , use a fertilizer with high K and low nitrogen level .
Repotting : This small succulent will happily stay in the same grass for several ten . The common rationality for repotting is to dissever the plant or allow space for clusters to grow . Repot only when its growing time of year beginning .
Propagation : L. hermeticaismost often grown from seeds . If you have a multi - headed flora , it can also be propagate by division . Sow the seeds during the summer .
Learn more atHow to Grow and deal for Lithops .
L. hermeticais non - toxic and safe to have around child and pets .
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