Machairophyllum brevifoliumL.Bolus
Machairophyllum latifolium
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Machairophyllum
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Machairophyllum brevifoliumis a nearly stemlesssucculentwith glabrous gray - greenish leaf . It can grow up to 2 inches ( 5 cm ) grandiloquent . The leaves are triangular in hybridization - section and can measure up to 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) long , 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) wide , and 0.6 inch ( 1.5 cm ) heavyset .
The solitary flush are bright yellow and seem in spring and other summer , opening in the afternoon or evening . They can accomplish up to 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) in length and 1.8 inches ( 4.5 cm ) in diameter .
USDA hardiness zones10b to 11b : from 35 ° F ( +1.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
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Mesembs are mostly adapted to relatively predictable rainfall convention rather than uttermost drought and maverick rainfall . full rain may be extremely low , but water is available at least seasonally or through fog and condensation . This lead to or allows plant that are not specially big and sometimes very small and affects the way they take to be treated in refinement .
The care rudiments are simple : free - drainingsoil , plentifulness of sun and ventilation , and steady lightwateringin the right time of year . Yet the difficulty are endless , attempt to conform to the Mesembs ' adaptability and follow their growth habits in your finical conditions .
These plants ask a loam - found compost with extra drainage fabric such as horticultural grit or perlite . They all like skillful clean circumstance and stack of respiration .
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Some are relatively cold - intrepid and can even survive mild wintertime outside . Most will resist temperature down to the freezing point . Some Mesembs start out to grow in the crepuscle as the temperature drops and the days get light .
See more atHow to Grow and like for Mesembs .
Machairophyllum brevifoliumis native toSouth Africa(Western Cape ) .
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