Adromischus festivusC.A.Sm .
Adromischus cooperi(Baker ) A. Berger
Plover Eggs Plant , Club Adromischus
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menage : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : KalanchoideaeGenus : Adromischus
Adromischus festivusis aboriginal toSouth Africa . It grow near Graaff Reinet on the slopes of the rocky hill .
Adromischus festivusis an attractive succulent with a short stem and grey oval leaves with dark purple spots on the upper part . The plant can rise up to 4 inches ( 10 cm ) tall . It is not accept as a freestanding species and is do by as a equivalent word ofAdromischus cooperi .
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The main differences betweenAdromischus festivusandAdromischuscooperilie in the leaf formation and the inflorescence . InAdromischusfestivus , the broad part of the leaves is below the center . The leaves are distinctly petiolate near the base . The corolla is green or brownish - green . InAdromischus cooperi , the broadest part of the leaf is above the gist , near the top . At the base , they are not , or only very indistinctly petiolate . The corolla is wine - red , and the lobes on the upper face are covered with small papilla , particularly on the basal part .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° deoxycytidine monophosphate ) .
Many species are well-heeled to grow in any free - draining , gritty compost . Their compact habit allows a collection to be keep in a small space , and they grow well on any cheery windowpane shelf or the top ledge of the greenhouse . Watermostly from spring to devolve and let them dry out out between lacrimation . Adromischustolerates cool , rime - free conditions during the winter if keep dry . It is also important to keep piss off the foliage during the wintertime . Mealybugsand vine weevil can be discouraged with a systemic insect powder .
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Adromischuscan be circularise from a single leaf , which should be place against the side of the pot so that the stem conclusion is just touching the compost . Some specie spend their leafage easily , and although each leaf will form a new plant , growing a large specimen can be challenging . In other case , leave for propagation must be cautiously detach with a shrill knife .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Adromischus .
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