Glottiphyllum oligocarpumis probably the most impressive of all the members of the genus .
Glottiphyllum oligocarpumL.Bolus
Tongue Leaf Plant , Tongue Plant
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Glottiphyllum
The specific epithet " oligocarpum(pronounced ol - ig - oh - KAR - pum ) " means " few - fruited . "
Glottiphyllum oligocarpumis aboriginal toSouth Africa . It come on open quartz flats near Willowmore , Steytlerville , and Jansenville in the Eastern Cape state .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Glottiphyllum oligocarpumis a cute dwarf succulent with spit - shaped leave set up in two polar vertical rows . It branches at the nucleotide , forming a denseclumpas it matures . The unripe leaves are covered with a white coating of wax . They are very sarcoid and can develop up to 1.8 in ( 4.5 centimeter ) tenacious and 0.5 column inch ( 1.2 cm ) thick .
In the fall , Glottiphyllum oligocarpumproduces lily-livered , daisy - like bloom with many narrowpetals . They can pass on up to 1.6 in ( 4 cm ) in diam . The stalk - less yield are 6- to 8 - locular capsule that fall off the plant when they dry out out , becoming tumble fruit and spread the seeds .
Light : Glottiphyllum oligocarpumrequires bright visible light but not too much unmediated sunlight . So , a windowsill that find 4 to 5 hour of direct sunshine in the morning and partial tad in the afternoon will be a pure situation for indoor development .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
territory : The plant thrive in porous soil , allowing the urine to drain away quick . Therefore , utilise commercial-grade soil for succulents ormake your own well - draining mix .
Temperature : gamey temperature are not a trouble as long as there is plenty of unfermented aviation , but this plant is not cold - sturdy . It raise best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with modal minimal winter temperatures ranging from 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° C ) .
tearing : To keepGlottiphyllum oligocarpumhealthy , it is most important to know when , how much , and how often to water . During the dormant period , usually in summertime , the plant ask little or no water . In the fall , once it mature again , water exhaustively but allow for the soil to dry between waterings .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
fecundate : As long as you repot this plant every two days , it does not want fertilizer .
Repotting : Even if it can stay happy in the same pot for years , once in a while , you’re able to repot your plant to give it more space anytime during the growing time of year . However , the best time is at the beginning of the produce time of year .
Propagation : Although it is normally started from seeds , Glottiphyllum oligocarpumalso can be easy propagated by division . Late summertime , just before it begins to weaken dormancy , is the good time to divide the flora , while the crepuscule is ideal for sow the semen .
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Glottiphyllum oligocarpumis considered non - toxic , so having it around nestling and pets is safe .
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