Cephalophyllum pillansiiis a precious , floriferoussucculent plant endemic toNamaqualand .
Cephalophyllum pillansiiL.Bolus
Cephalophyllum pillansiivar.grandiflorum , Cephalophyllum pillansiivar.pillansii
In habitat, Namakwa District Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byBrian du Preez. Used underCC BY-SA 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Cephalophyllum
The specific epithet " pillansii(pronounced pil - AN - see - centre ) " honorsNeville Stuart Pillans(1884–1964 ) , a South African plant scientist .
Cephalophyllum pillansiiis aboriginal toNamibiaandSouth Africa . It grows in sandy , loamy flats between granite or sandstone rocks in the westerly Namaqualand veld .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Cephalophyllum pillansiiis a succinct succulentshrubwith creeping stem and retentive , gray - light-green leaves that rick blood-red to purplish when break to full sun . The fleshy leaf are cylindric at the base , triangular in crossing - segment towards the apex , and up to 5.2 inches ( 13 cm ) long .
This plant usually blooms in natural spring . The beautiful flowers have many yellowpetalsand brown to purplestamensand can reach up to 2.5 inch ( 3.7 cm ) in diameter . They are assailable only on gay days . The fruits are capsules with 15 to 20locules .
Light : This succulent expect brilliant brightness but not too much direct sunlight . So , a windowsill that receive 4 to 5 minute of verbatim sun in the good morning and fond specter in the afternoon will be a double-dyed fleck for indoor growing .
In habitat, West Coast District Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo byprismatica. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
stain : Cephalophyllum pillansiithrives in porous soil , allowing the H2O to drain off quickly . Therefore , apply commercial-grade ground for succulents ormake your own well - draining mixing .
Temperature : gamy temperatures are not a job as long as there is good deal of brisk line , but this plant is not cold - fearless . It develop best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with average minimal wintertime temperatures vagabond from 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° C ) .
lacrimation : To keep your plant healthy , it is all important to make out when , how much , and how often to weewee . During its torpid stop , usually in summer , Cephalophyllum pillansiirequires little or no water . Once it grows again in the fall , piss thoroughly but allow the soil to dry between waterings .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Fertilizing : As long as you repot this industrial plant every two years , it does not demand fertilizer .
repot : Even if this plant life can delay happy in the same jackpot for year , once in a while , you may repot it to give it more distance anytime during the rise time of year . However , the best time is at the origin of the growing season .
generation : AlthoughCephalophyllum alstoniiis usually propagated from seeds , it can also be well propagated by division . The best time to split up the flora is late summer , just before it set about to give quiescence , and the fall is idealistic for sowing the come .
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Cephalophyllum pillansiiis considered non - toxic , so having it around kids and pets is safe .
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