Hoodia piliferasubsp.pillansiiis a succulent industrial plant that resemble acactus . Unlike othersubspecies , it lack a raised , thicken skirt in the corolla .
Hoodia piliferasubsp.pillansii(N.E.Br . ) Bruyns
Ceropegia coleorum , Hoodia coleorum , Hoodia grandis , Trichocaulon pillansii
In habitat, South Cape Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byFrancois du Randt. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Family : ApocynaceaeSubfamily : AsclepiadoideaeTribe : CeropegieaeGenus : Hoodia
The subspecific epithet " pillansii " ( pronounced " pil - AN - see - optic " ) honorsNeville Stuart Pillans(1884–1964 ) , a South African phytologist .
Hoodia piliferasubsp.pillansiiis native toSouth Africa . It grows among bushes on stony slopes in the southerly Great Karoo and Little Karoo between Matjiesfontein , Merweville , Leeu - Gamka , and Calitzdorp in the Western Cape responsibility .
In habitat, Gamka Nature Reserve, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byTony Rebelo. Licensed underCC BY-SA 4.0.
Hoodia piliferasubsp.pillansii , also recognise asHoodia grandis , is a spinous , leaflesssucculentthat forms a denseclumpof erect , cylindrical stems . The stem are dark gray green and havetuberclesfused below the midriff , forming 20 to 34 ribs along the length of the stem . They can develop up to 32 inches ( 80 curium ) tall and can reach a diameter of 2.4 inches ( 6 cm ) . Each tubercle is tip with a weak spikelet measuring up to 0.4 inches ( 1 centimetre ) long . The spines are ab initio red when young but later dry out out to a pallid greyness .
In the spring , Hoodia piliferasubsp.pillansiiproduces asterisk - shape flowers on short stalking . While the flowers can grow up to 8 inches ( 20 centimeter ) in diam , they are typically smaller . The flower are sensationalistic , while the buds are pale maroon . The fruits consist of twain of upright , trump - likefolliclesthat contain lite brown seeds .
lighting : Hoodia piliferasubsp.pillansiiprefers full sun but will do good from light wraith during the blistering summer solar day . Indoors , localise the plant near the brightest window of your home because it will adulterate if it does not receive enough sunlight . Avoid abruptly move a industrial plant adapted to modest light levels to full Dominicus to prevent sunburn .
In habitat, Gamka Nature Reserve, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byTony Rebelo. Licensed underCC BY-SA 4.0.
Soil : Use commercial-grade potting soil mix for succulent or prepare your own with 50 % to 70 % mineral grit , such as uncouth sand , pumice stone , or perlite .
Temperature : The flora thrives in strong outside surround with low to moderate humidity . It does not care winter frigid and should stay fairly dry and warm during its dormancy . Hoodia piliferasubsp.pillansiigrows good inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimal wintertime temperatures ranging from 30 ° F to 50 ° F ( -1.1 ° coke to 10 ° 100 ) .
Watering : It has typical lacrimation indigence for a succulent . From spring to fall , during its growing season , water the flora thoroughly and set aside the soil to dry between waterings . When it pop off dormant in wintertime , it needs almost no water , about once a calendar month .
In habitat, Eden, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byBrian du Preez. Licensed underCC BY-SA 4.0.
Fertilizing : Fertilizing is a good idea to keep the plant life healthy and thriving . Use a piddle - soluble plant food dilute to half the urge strength , but only during the grow time of year .
Repotting : RepotHoodia piliferasubsp.pillansiiin bound , just before the growing season . It has shallow roots and does not require too much soil to grow . Always pick a container with drain mess .
generation : The better way to propagate this succulent is by stem cuttings . To ensure respectable rooting , take carving during the farm time of year . The plant is also easy to take off from seeds in spring .
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Hoodia piliferasubsp.pillansiiis non - toxic and safe to get around shaver and pets .
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