Glottiphyllum cruciatum
Glottiphyllum cruciatum | |
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Glottiphyllum cruciatum | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Core eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Aizoaceae |
Genus: | Glottiphyllum Nebr., 1921 |
Species: | G. cruciatum |
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Glottiphyllum cruciatum is a species that are part of over 50 succulents that are subtropical plants of the family Aizoaceae. The plant has many synonyms including Glottiphyllum angustum.[1]
The species are native to South Africa, but are under threat due to Ostrich farming removing their habitat. It is believed that only 250 plants remain on a small one hectare reserve in South Africa.[1]
Culture
Glottiphyllum plants can be grown in small pots in a lean soil with sand and clay. They require very sunny exposure, and need moderate watering in summer and not at all in winter.
References
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