Deilanthe peersii | Hare's ear mesemb
€10,60
🌱 Morphology
Small perennial and caespitose succulent that forms compact clusters up to about 8.5 cm in diameter and 5 cm in height. It has a thick succulent root organ and fleshy, spreading leaves that lie practically flat on the ground; they are ovate to elliptical, dorsiventrally flattened, grayish-green, and have a velvety surface. The leaves, up to 3.5 cm long, form small rosettes that resemble hare ears.
🌍 Distribution, habitat, and family
Endemic to South Africa, with a presence in the Eastern Cape, Free State, and Western Cape provinces, growing mainly on rocky slopes and flat terrain with shale, between 850 and 1,400 m in altitude. It belongs to the Aizoaceae family, subfamily Ruschioideae. Its conservation status on the South African Red List is Least Concern (LC) and the population is considered stable.
❄️ Temperature
USDA Zone 9a–11. Tolerates minimum temperatures down to −7 ºC, provided the substrate remains dry. In winter, it is advisable to keep it protected from prolonged moisture.
☀️ Lighting
During active growth, it needs plenty of light, with a target above 20 mol/m²/day of DLI PAR. In summer, during dormancy, it is advisable to protect it from the most intense sun exposure and excessive heat.
💧 Growth cycle and watering
Summer dormancy. It is a species that grows mainly in winter, being especially active from late winter to spring. During autumn and the active period, water abundantly, allowing the substrate to dry out completely. In summer, watering is reduced to a minimum and water is only provided if the plant shows clear signs of dehydration. Excess moisture can cause root rot and damage to the epidermis.
🌸 Flowering
Solitary yellow flowers, with the tips of the petals often coppery, reddish, or reddish-yellow. They open at dusk, approximately between 8:00 PM and 2:00 AM, a distinctive feature compared to other species in the genus. In the Southern Hemisphere, it flowers mainly from June to September, roughly equivalent to December-March in Madrid.
🌿 Nutrition
During the active growth period, a fertilizer with a high content of assimilable calcium and potassium is recommended, such as Desert CHOICE® Aizoaceae, applied during watering and avoiding excessive nitrogen input.
This is an inimitable Xerophytic plant grown in Madrid in a high-tech square pot with the substrate activated with mycorrhizal fungi.
7 × 7 cm gourmet black pot.
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