Prepodesma orpenii (Often called Nananthus orpenii) is a low, multi-branching, mat-forming species with compact succulent rosettes of 2-4 pairs of leaves.Stem: Almost stemless. Invisible.Root: Deep, inconspicuous central rhizome or rootstock.Leaves: 2-3 cm long, 6-8 mm broad and thick, trigonous, boat-shaped, spreading a little, with distinct but rounded margins and keel, humped at the back below the tip, mucronate, bluish-green often tinged with purple in cold or deep sun with elevations and papillae visible as small dark dots.Flowers: Solitary 40-50 mm in diameter, up to 35 mm long, bracteoles shorter than the leaves, bright yellow or whitish-yellow often reddish below. Stamens 250-270 forming an erect bundle in the centre of the flower.Blooming seson: Opening in the afternoon between 3 and 6 post meridian.Fruit: (5-)7(-9) chambered on long persistent stalks.Seeds: Almost ovate in outline 1-1,2 mm long, 0,6-0,8 mm wide, light brown and smooth
Aloinopsis Orpenii Care
Prepodesma Orpenii
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Humidity
Dry
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
21°C - 28°C
Hardiness zone
9b - 11b
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
They come from winter rainfall areas but in cultivation, they can be watered year-round, water regularly from spring to Autumn but reduce watering frequency in winter, growth period is late summer to spring, but it is a very adaptable species that can grows opportunistically whenever the water availability and growing condition are favourable. Water it less than average if in bigger pots.
Fertilizer
Feed them once during the growing season with a fertilizer specifically formulated for cactus and succulents (high potash fertilizer with a dilute low nitrogen), including all micro nutrients and trace elements diluted to ½ the strength recommended on the label. They thrive in poor soils and need a limited supplies of fertilizer to avoid the plants developing excess vegetation, which is easily attacked by fungal diseases.
Sunlight
Keep them cool, and half-shaded in summer, need full sun or light shade on the other seasons. They become stressed with inadequate light which could result in poor growth and unnatural shape.
Soil
Potted Prepodesma look best in a heavy soil and the same is true for plants in a rockery. Requires good drainage.
Temperature
In cultivation they likes warmth (recommended minimum winter temperature 5° C) however plants kept perfectly dry are quite frost hardy (it is reported to be hardy to at least -18° C if very dry). Outdoors they grow best where there are cold winters, but for safe cultivation it is best to avoid freezing temperatures.
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