Tylecodon striatus(Hutchison ) Toelken
Groovy Butterbush
Cotyledon striata
Leaves and flower remains. In habitat, Matzikama, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byNick Helme. Used underCC BY-SA 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : KalanchoideaeGenus : Tylecodon
The specific epithet " striatus(stree - AH - tus ) " intend " crease ; grooved , fluted , striated " and concern to the upper boldness of the foliage , which is usually grooved or canalize .
Tylecodon striatusis native toSouth Africa . It uprise on rocky slopes , unremarkably shelter under rock or shrubs in the quite a little west of Vioolsdrif , but chiefly from Namaqualand south of the Kamiesberg and from time to time from the northeasterly part of the Cederberg mountains .
A plant with spreading branches. In habitat, Hantam, Northern Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byJames Deacon. Used underCC BY-NC 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Tylecodon striatusis a diminished succulent shrub with unremarkably few erect or broadcast branches arising from an irregulartuberousbase . It can grow up to 10 inches ( 25 cm ) magniloquent , while thetubercan pass on up to 2.4 inch ( 6 cm ) in diam . Older branches are covered with xanthous peelingbarkand continue of previous farewell attached todecurrentleaf basis , rarelyphyllopodia . The young branches have pale grey-headed - green bark with dark grey stria . The leaves arelinear , with the upper nerve grooved or convey , rarely flat , and usually grayish - green . They can measure up to 2.8 inches ( 7 curium ) long and 0.2 in ( 0.5 cm ) in diameter .
The peak are tubular , yellow - green below , and with reddish - brown veins above . They can reach up to 0.6 inches ( 1.5 centimeter ) in length and seem in elongated glandular - pubescentthyrseswith 1 to 5monochasiain mid - summertime after the leaves come out to dangle off . The thyrse can grow up to 14 inches ( 35 cm ) tall .
Light : This succulent can survive lineal sun photo without problems , but it will develop beautifully in partial shade .
A plant with flowers in various stages of opening. Derivative of a photo by Ray Stephenson viaInternational Crassulaceae Network.
Soil : A well - drainingsoil mixis a keystone to healthyT. striatus . Poor drainage and overwatering most commonly stimulate root rot in both indoor and out-of-door plants . Indoors , it is essential to use pots with at least one drain golf hole at the bottom .
Temperature : Like allTylecodons , this succulent is highly tolerant when it comes to high temperatures and also kind of cold , Robert Frost - free weather during the wintertime . T. striatuscan withstand temperatures as low as 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : As a winter cultivator , T. striatusrequires thrifty tearing during winter and springiness . Get the soil slopped , and then wait until it is dry before irrigate again . In summer , reduce watering to once per calendar month .
A plant in full bloom. Derivative of a photo by Joylene Sutherland viaInternational Crassulaceae Network.
Fertilizing : Use liquid plant food for cacti and other succulent in wintertime .
Repotting : You do not need to repot this plant often . you may do it when the container becomes too small or shallow .
extension : T. striatuscan be cultivated either by seed or by cuttings . Sow the seeds in crepuscule and winter . The best time for submit cuttings is the pin .
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T. striatusis adapted to forfend animal depredation being toxicant . Therefore , keeping it away from children , pets , and farm animal is best .
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