Delosperma napiforme

Most of us know delospermy as low, procumbent or creeping plants, mainly suitable for growing in the rockery. But among these species are individuals who simply due to its unique confirm the rule. Such a species is undoubtedly Delosperma napiforme, better known under the name Mestoklema macrorhizum, kaudiciformí species of the family Aizoaceae. At first glance the plant is conspicuous by its ztlustlým řepovitým root, which begins to form as a young seedling soon after planting. When you endure and the first two years growing roots leave hidden in the substrate, this can no longer grow delospermu later as a typical species with small kaudiciformí ztlustlým povytaženým the root surface.

This small species are up to 8 mm wide white flowers that open at single day. Plantation of them a relatively large amount, so it can give the impression of a long flowering. Soon after flowering starts to develop brown capsule with seeds, which it does not add much to the beauty as well as the creation of seeds moving in force for further growth. So if you do right seeds for further propagation, I do so I resolve to take small scissors and pods with seeds simply clipping.

This once very common succulent plant collection is very simple and ranks as the group of species suitable for complete beginners. Tolerates prolonged drought, Nevada is also more humid conditions, winter temperatures can drop to close to zero, but even it is not detrimental to the high temperatures on hot summer days. It tolerates full sun and good shade. Very well shaped, neither the above-mentioned cutting her ovaries no special problems. With its miniature size is suitable for the species growing on the windowsill.

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