Cotyledon woodii (Wood's Cotyledon)

Cotyledon woodiiis a highly variablespecieswith various human body that can be found in cultivation .

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Wood ’s Cotyledon

Cotyledon woodii, commonly known as Wood’s Cotyledon

Cotyledon woodiisubsp.woodii

Family : CrassulaceaeSubfamily : KalanchoideaeGenus : Cotyledon

The specific name " woodii " ( pronounce WOOD - ee - eye ) honorsJohn Medley Wood(1827 - 1915 ) , a South African botanist , curator of the Durban Botanic Garden , and director of the Natal Government Herbarium of South Africa .

Cotyledon woodii, commonly known as Wood’s Cotyledon

Cotyledonwoodiiis native toSouth Africa . It uprise in sheltered kloofs or on forest margins from Ladismith and Riversdale in the Western Cape to Graaff - Reinet in the Eastern Cape and westerly parts of the formerRepublic of Transkei .

Cotyledon woodiiis a much - branching , succulentshrubwith erect arm and sarcoid leaves mostly look at the summit of the branch . It can originate up to 4 feet ( 1.2 thou ) marvellous . The woody branch are green when new but become chocolate-brown with peelingbarkwith age . The leaves are smooth and range fromoblanceolatetoobovate , measure about 1.1 inches ( 2.7 curium ) long and 0.5 column inch ( 1.2 cm ) wide . They are unremarkably inscrutable greenish orglaucousand sometimes have reddish margin towards theapex .

The flowering time of year ofCotyledon woodiiis mainly in summertime and nightfall . However , recondite bolshy to orange flowers can be meet almost at any time of the year . The flowers are bell - regulate with a nearly cylindricaltubeand recurve , lance - shaped to ovalpetals . They appear in groups of up to three just above the leave-taking on short straw at offshoot tips and leafaxils .

Cotyledon woodii, commonly known as Wood’s Cotyledon

light source : Cotyledon woodiiis a plant that take plenty of sunlight to thrive . While it can be jolly whippy , it grows and blooms at its good when expose to full Lord’s Day . If you are growing it Indoors , it is good to keep it near a cheery window or under a grow light .

Soil : To keep your plant healthy , it is important to use well - drainingsoil . Overwatering and poor drain can cause root rot . you may use a commercial-grade soil mix for succulent or make your own .

Temperature : This flora can withstand mellow temperatures and cool , hoarfrost - devoid conditions during the winter if save dry . Cotyledon woodiigrows respectable inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones9b to 11b , with intermediate minimum winter temperature ranging from 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° C ) .

Cotyledon woodii, commonly known as Wood’s Cotyledon

lachrymation : To properly care for this plant , follow general lacrimation operation for succulents . During the growing season , water it deeply enough for the extra water to flow out through the drain holes , and then admit the soil to completely dry out out before tearing again . In the winter , thin out lacrimation .

fertilize : To ensure optimum growth , consider feed your works with a water - soluble plant food , but only during the grow season .

Repotting : It is not necessary to repot this plant frequently . Only repot it when the pot is becoming too little or shallow . Choose a pot with at least one drainage hole at the bottom .

Cotyledon woodii, commonly known as Wood’s Cotyledon

Propagation : To propagateCotyledon woodii , you could use radical cuttings , mature leave , or seeds . For best results , take film editing during the declination . Fall and wintertime are ideal for sow in if you favour to start this plant from seed .

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Cotyledon woodiiis look at toxic . Therefore , keeping it away from children , favorite , and livestock is best .

Cotyledon woodii, commonly known as Wood’s Cotyledon

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