Hoodia curroriisubsp.lugardiiandHoodia curroriisubsp.curroriihave a similar coming into court , but they differ in their distribution and habitat preference . Hoodia curroriisubsp.lugardiiis find further east than any otherHoodiaspecies and typically uprise in chalky soil . In demarcation , Hoodia curroriisubsp.curroriiis mainly found in the coastal Namib desert and extends up to 250 km eastwards from the glide .
Hoodia curroriisubsp.lugardii(N.E.Br . ) Bruyns
Ceropegia curroriisubsp.lugardii , Hoodia lugardii
In habitat, Sowa, Central District, Botswana. Derivative of a photo byMichael Schrenk. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
household : ApocynaceaeSubfamily : AsclepiadoideaeTribe : CeropegieaeGenus : Hoodia
The subspecific epithet " lugardi " ( pronounced " loo - GAR - dee - eye " ) honors Edward James Lugard ( 1865 - 1957 ) , a British military officer and plant collector who collect extensively in Botswana .
Hoodia curroriisubsp.lugardiiis native toBotswana , Zimbabwe , and northernSouth Africa . It is found further east than any otherHoodiaspecies and grows on calcareous soil .
In habitat, Xhumo, Central District, Botswana. Derivative of a photo bySally Adam. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Hoodia curroriisubsp.lugardiiis a rich , many - stemmed succulentshrubwith unsloped toascendingstems that have prominenttuberclesfused in the lower one-half into up to 30 vertical course . The stem can spring up up to 3.3 pes ( 1 m ) long and 3.2 in ( 8 cm ) in diameter . The color of the stems varies from pale grey - green to chocolate-brown - green when exposed to vivid sunlight . Each tubercle is topped with a precipitous spikelet .
From early spring to mid - summer , Hoodia curroriisubsp.lugardiiproduces declamatory , attractive flowers arranged in cluster near the gratuity of the stems . The heyday spread in successiveness and can reach a diam of 7.2 inches ( 18 cm ) . Thecorollais shallowly loving cup - mould , glabrous on the exterior , papillate on the interior , display colour that range from brick - crimson to anatomy - pink or yellowish - pink , often with dark vein . Thecoronais deep ruby - purple or ruby-red - chocolate-brown . The fruit are pair of fusiform , horn - likefolliclesthat can be pinkish to green follicle and can grow up to 8.8 inches ( 22 cm ) long .
Light : Hoodia curroriisubsp.lugardiiprefers full Lord’s Day but will benefit from light shade during the hottest summertime days . Indoors , site the industrial plant near the brightest window of your home plate because it will adulterate if it does not receive enough sunshine . Avoid abruptly moving a flora adapt to depleted swooning degree to full sun to prevent sunburn .
In habitat, Sowa, Central District, Botswana. Derivative of a photo byMahomed Desai. Licensed underCC BY 4.0.
grunge : apply commercial potting soil mix for succulent or prepare your own with 50 % to 70 % mineral grit , such as coarse sand , pumice stone , or perlite .
Temperature : The flora flourish in affectionate outdoor environments with low-pitched to temperate humidity . It does not like wintertime inhuman and should stay fairly wry and warm during its quiescency . Hoodia curroriisubsp.lugardiigrows undecomposed inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimal winter temperature ranging from 30 ° F to 50 ° F ( -1.1 ° carbon to 10 ° C ) .
lacrimation : It has distinctive watering need for a succulent . From spring to settle , during its grow season , water the plant thoroughly and permit the soil to dry out between tearing . When it goes dormant in wintertime , it needs almost no water , about once a month .
In habitat, Ghanzi, Botswana. Derivative of a photo byRobert Taylor. Licensed underCC BY 4.0.
Fertilizing : Fertilizing is a dear approximation to keep the flora healthy and thriving . Use a water - soluble plant food diluted to half the recommend strength , but only during the grow season .
Repotting : RepotHoodia curroriisubsp.lugardiiin outpouring , just before the acquire time of year . It has shallow root and does not postulate too much soil to grow . Always blame a container with drainage holes .
generation : The best way to broadcast this succulent is by stalk cuttings . To ensure unspoiled rooting , take cutting during the growing season . The industrial plant is also easy to start from source in spring .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Stapeliads .
Hoodia curroriisubsp.lugardiiis non - toxic and safe to produce around tiddler and dearie .
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