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| I just got a Glottiphyllum fergisuniae, although googling that makes me wonder if that's a current name for whatever it is.
Anyway, the leaves feel squishy. NOT mushy, but... just not really firm. If anything it might be a bit of dehydration. Looking at pictures of Glottiphyllums on GIS, it LOOKS like they have softer leaves, but it's hard to tell from a picture. So -- how should the leaves feel, and do they display any kind of seasonal shrinkage like some other mesembs? |
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- Posted by Beachplants none (My Page) on Sun, Oct 9, 11 at 1:58
| Glottiphyllum fergusoniae L.Bolus Occurs in both winter & summer rainfall areas - I found one on a recent walk in Klein Karoo. They can survive with little water and then the leaves will be softer, but if the roots are active will firm up nicely, if not be careful not to give too much water, until you recognize the leave stiffening. Also be careful of water sitting around base of leaves. |
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- Posted by norma_2006 (My Page) on Sun, Oct 9, 11 at 3:15
| It's a soft leaf I think depending on the time of the year. with less water and lots of sun it may be different, it is also called Desert Fig. and there are many species and several colors/ and shades of color. Needs lots of room to grow. Does not do well in a pot. Norma |
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- Posted by Beachplants none (My Page) on Sun, Oct 9, 11 at 12:20
| Amccour - here is a bit of specie specific info... Mainly in succulent Karoo in crevices of shales and sandstone. Also on Witteberg Quartzite, exposed on little decomposed rocks. fergusoniae L.Bolus Compact succulent perennial. Leaves erect, decussate, pointed, tapering from a broad pustulate base, slightly unequal, grey. Fruits persisting, valves with awns. Mar.--Apr.(Late Autumn) Shale or sandstone rock crevices, KM, LB (Little Karoo).* Areas where they are still found is near towns of Calitzdorp, Ladismith and Barydale in the Klein Karoo (little karoo), near the mountainous areas. They are threatened. Winter rainfall area, but sporadic rains round 150mm + per annum. |
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| "Leaves erect, decussate, pointed, tapering from a broad pustulate base, slightly unequal, grey." Yeah okay that does not sound like what I have. Mine's got bright-green, longish, and fairly prostrate leaves. |
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