Trichodiadema setuliferumis standardized toTrichodiadema pomeridianumandTrichodiadema rogersiaebut can be distinguished from the other twospeciesby its papillatebladder cells . In contrast , those of the other two are smooth and withoutpapillae .
Trichodiadema setuliferum(N.E.Br . ) Schwantes
Hairy Nipple Vygie
In habitat, Prins Albert, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo byCollette Hurt. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Mesembryanthemum setuliferum , Trichodiadema setuliferumvar.niveum , Trichodiadema setuliferumvar.setuliferum
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Trichodiadema
The specific epithet " setuliferum " ( articulate sech - uh - LEE - fer - um ) means " bristle - bearing " and refers to the blanched hairs at the crest of the leaves .
Flower. In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo by Cok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Trichodiadema setuliferumis aboriginal toSouth Africa . It occur in the inside of the Eastern Cape province .
Trichodiadema setuliferumis a succulentshrubletwith minor , narrow leave of absence arranged along its erect todecumbentbranches in space duo , each couple at ripe angles . The leaves are slimly triangular in interbreeding - division and trend downward near the tips , value up to 1 column inch ( 2.5 cm ) long . They have a decorative finishing of bladder sells with hair - same , apically veer papillae and a cluster of whitebristlyhairs at the tip . The leaf colouring can change , range from green and yellowish - green to buff and pale brown .
During late winter and summer , Trichodiadema setuliferumproduces daisy - like prime with narrow , pink to magenta ( or white inTrichodiadema setuliferumvar.niveum)petalsand a retinal cone of whitestamensin the gist . The fruit are capsules with fivelocules .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo by Cok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Light : Trichodiadema setuliferumrequires bright light but not too much verbatim sunlight . So , a windowsill that receive 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight in the morning and partial tincture in the afternoon will be a sodding spot for indoor growing .
Soil : The works thrives in poriferous grunge , allowing the water to run out away quick . Therefore , use commercial-grade grease for succulents ormake your own well - drain mix .
Temperature : High temperatures are not a problem as long as there is plenty of impudent line , but this plant life is not dusty - intrepid . It spring up good inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with average minimum winter temperatures run from 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° C ) .
Fruit. In habitat, Central Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo byDavid Hoare. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
lachrymation : To keep yourTrichodiadema setuliferumhealthy , it is most of import to know when , how much , and how often to water it . During the dormant period , normally in winter , the flora requires slight or no piss . From spring to fall , urine it good but allow the grease to dry out between lachrymation .
fecundate : As long as you repot this plant every two years , it does not need plant food .
repot : Even if it can stay happy in the same pot for geezerhood , once in a while , you could repot your plant to give it more space anytime during the growing time of year . However , the best time is at the origin of the growing time of year .
Propagation : There are three methods to propagate this plant . The first method acting is to divide the clump during the growing season , which is quite a simple physical process . The second method acting is to start the plant from semen by sowing them in well - drain dirt during spring . However , propagating the plant by bow cuttings can be challenge due to the high risk of rot .
get a line more atHow to Grow and Care for Mesembs .
Trichodiadema setuliferumis considered non - toxic and safe around tiddler and pets .
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