Lapidaria margaretae(Schwantes ) Dinter & Schwantes
Karoo Rose , Kangaroo Rose
Mesembryanthemum margaretae , Argyroderma margaretae , Argyroderma roseatum , Dinteranthus margaretae
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kinfolk : AizoaceaeGenus : Lapidaria
Lapidaria margaretaeis native to dry areas in southernNamibia , particularly around Warmbad , as well as in the adjacent Northern Cape areas ofSouth Africa .
Lapidaria margaretaeis a beautiful dwarfsucculentthat forms rosette of 2 to 4 distich of thick , fleshy leaf . It can forge clumps of up to 3 rosette with age . The leafage can produce up to 0.8 inch ( 2 centimetre ) recollective and 0.4 inches ( 1 cm ) widely .
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The lone peak is yellow , appears from summer to decrease , and opens during the twenty-four hour period , reaching up to 2 inch ( 5 curium ) in diameter .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° one C ) .
Mesembs are mostly adapt to relatively predictable rainfall patterns rather than extreme drouth and irregular rainfall . full rainfall may be super low , but water is available at least seasonally or through fog and condensation . This run to or allows plants that are not especially large and sometimes very diminished and impress how they need to be treat in polish .
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The bedrock of care are simple : costless - drainingsoil , plenty of sun and ventilation , and regular lightwateringin the right time of year . Yet the difficulties are endless , trying to adapt to the Mesembs ' adaptability and follow their growth habits in your fussy condition .
These plants require a loam - establish compost with spare drainage material such as horticultural gritstone or perlite . They all like good light conditions and great deal of public discussion .
Some are comparatively cold - hardy and can even survive mild winters outside . Most will pull through temperatures down to the freezing point . Some Mesembs begin to produce in the fall as the temperature drops and the days get shorter .
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Learn more atHow to develop and deal for Mesembs .
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