order: caryophyllales
family: aizoaceae
genus: delosperma
species: nubigenum
family: aizoaceae
genus: delosperma
species: nubigenum
First Story
19 june 2016
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| flower in may 2016. |
This is a ground-hugging succulent plant from the southern African continent. It grows into very dense mat of emerald green, with stems usually hidden underneath succulent leaves. Given ample light and water at the onset of the growing season, it jumps out of winter slumber with a showy display of yellow daisy-like flowers, which are clocked to open at noon.
I bought this plant in 2014, when the mat was less than 10 cm across. I decided to plant it in a pot so I can bring it into shelter over the winter and managed to double the size of the mat in 2 years.
It is an undemanding plant, needing almost no care at all. It can withstand drought for a long time, so you can go away for vacations without the hassles. Although, like all succulent plants, you do want to keep it well watered throughout the growing season so it can actually grow fast and well.
Currently the terminals are "brimming" and are beginning to cascade down the pot already. It shall be repotted into a wider pot soon so it can continue to spread horizontally. I can easily describe the experience growing it as rewarding and therefore highly recommend it.
It is an undemanding plant, needing almost no care at all. It can withstand drought for a long time, so you can go away for vacations without the hassles. Although, like all succulent plants, you do want to keep it well watered throughout the growing season so it can actually grow fast and well.
Currently the terminals are "brimming" and are beginning to cascade down the pot already. It shall be repotted into a wider pot soon so it can continue to spread horizontally. I can easily describe the experience growing it as rewarding and therefore highly recommend it.
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