Conophytum obscurumis endemic to the Northern Cape province of South Africa and has four recognizedsubspecies . The subspeciesConophytum obscurumsubsp.obscurumis find in many locations within its range , where it is often locally abundant .
Conophytum obscurumN.E.Br .
Conophytum obscurumsubsp.obscurum
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Conophytum
The specific name " obscurum " ( pronounced " ob - SKEW - rum " ) means " dark , twilight , shadowy " and refers to theepidermisof this coinage .
Conophytumobscurumis aboriginal toSouth Africa . The subspeciesConophytum obscurumsubsp.obscurumis in the first place cut back to quartzite outcrop in the Richtersveld bioregion of the Succulent Karoo biome .
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Conophytum obscurumis a dwarfsucculentthat grows in slow clump of inversely conical dead body consisting of thick-skulled , almost exclusively fused leaves . The clusters can reach a diam of 6 inches ( 15 cm ) . The bodies have a truncated to concave upper surface , are shiny , and alter in color from shining green to mystifying blackish - light-green . They can be liquid or have crocodilian - comparable protrusion , sometimes spotted with red .
During the fall , Conophytum obscurumproduces long - tube flowers with an externally magentatube , pink to whitepetals , and redness or magentafilaments . The flowers undefendable during the daytime .
visible light : This plant thrives in bright light but should be protect from intensive direct sunlight . To avoid suntan , place it in an area where it can receive a few hours of full sun during the cool parts of the day .
In habitat, Namakwa, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byNick Helme. Licensed underCC BY-SA 4.0.
Soil : For optimum growth , Conophytum obscurumrequires porous soil that allows water to drain aside speedily . you may utilize a commercial potting mix designed for succulents ormake your own .
Temperature : This works can digest high temperature but is not frost - hardy . It spring up honorable inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10b to 11b , with ordinary minimal winter temperature ranging from 35 ° F to 50 ° F ( 1.7 ° C to 10 ° cytosine ) .
lachrymation : Conophytum obscurumrequires trivial to no water during its quiescence from leap to summer . When it begins to produce again in the nightfall , it is safe to water it profoundly . However , ensure that the soil dries out between waterings . If the leaves begin to wrinkle during the active growth , it may indicate that the plant needs additional water .
In cultivation, South East England, United Kingdom. Derivative of a photo by Alain Sutton viaSucculent Sundae.
Fertilizing : This plant life is a light tributary and does not necessitate fertiliser if repotted every two twelvemonth .
Repotting : The unspoiled time to repot this industrial plant is at the beginning of the develop season , but it can also be done at any pointedness during active growth .
generation : Conophytum obscurumis normally propagated from seeds , but can be easily propagated by division . The ideal fourth dimension to divide the plant life is before it starts to break dormancy or after anthesis .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Conophytum .
Conophytum obscurumis considered non - toxic , so growing around shaver and favourite is dependable .
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