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Lithops divergens L.Bolus

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Aizoaceae > Ruschioideae > Lithops

Characteristics

Dwarf, double wedge-shaped, succulent plant, usually 2-4-headed. Leaf-pairs widely gaping and slightly lopsided, elliptic from above, upper surfaces somewhat convex, opaque to translucent, pale grey-green, like frosted glass or amethyst. Flower yellow with a white centre, 15-30 mm diam.
Life form perennial
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Growth support free-standing
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Environment

Light 7-9
Soil humidity 1-3
Soil texture 5-6
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-9

Usage

Uses environmental use
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Cultivation

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Germination duration (days) 10 - 40
Germination temperacture (C°) 23 - 26
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Minimum temperature (C°) -7
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Distribution

Lithops divergens world distribution map, present in South Africa

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0001293526
COL ID 3VL3Q
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Synonyms

Lithops divergens f. amethystina Lithops divergens Lithops divergens var. divergens Lithops comptonii var. divergens Lithops divergens var. amethystina
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