Ebracteola wilmaniae(L. Bol . ) H.F. Glen
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Mesembryanthemum wilmaniae , Ruschia wilmaniae
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Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Ebracteola
The specific epithet " wilmaniae " ( judge " wil - MAN - electrical engineering - ay " ) honorsMaria Wilman(1867 - 1957 ) , a South African geologist and botanist .
Ebracteola wilmaniaeis aboriginal toSouth Africa . It occurs across the Northern Cape and North West responsibility , from Zeerust to Prieska .
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Ebracteola wilmaniaeis a small , clumpingsucculentwith a loggerheaded rootstock and light grey to bluish leaves arrange in 2 to 6 pairs on each branch . The leave are thick , fleshy , placid , and triangular in crown of thorns - part . Every yr , a few new leaves develop from the rootstock .
The long - lasting blossom are daisy - same and come along in spring and summertime , usually lone or in groups of 2 to 3 . They can reach a diam of 1.2 inch ( 3 centimeter ) and have blanched to dark purple flower petal that are more vivid towards the apex , white staminodes and filaments , and yellowed anthers . The fruit are 5 - locular capsule .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
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Mesembs are mostly adapted to relatively predictable rain patterns rather than extreme drought and irregular rainfall . entire rainfall may be extremely low , but water is useable at least seasonally or through fogginess and condensation . This leads to or allows plants that are not especially large and sometimes very minor , and regard how they need to be treated in cultivation .
The bedrock of care are childlike : free - drainingsoil , wad of sun and ventilation , and regular lightwateringin the proper time of year . The difficulties are interminable , trying to conform to the Mesembs ' adaptability and follow their growth habits in your special condition .
These plants require a loam - base compost with spare drainage textile such as horticultural grit or perlite . They all like unspoilt weak conditions and plenty of ventilation system .
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Some are comparatively moth-eaten - dauntless and can even hold out meek winter outside . Most will hold out temperatures down to the freezing point . Some Mesembs begin to arise in the gloam as the temperature drops and the days get short .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Mesembs .
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