Adromischus marianiae
Species of succulent
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Description
Adromischus marianiae ranges in height from 10–15 centimetres (3.9–5.9 in). This perennial succulent and slow-growing subshrub has usually thin and short branches and forms a small cluster of rough, warty and nearly spherical leaves resembling dried raisins, quite variable in colour but usually green or red-brown or purplish, up to 3.5 cm long. Flowers are green with a pinkish nuance, about 12 mm long.
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Cultivation
A. marianiae requires bright light and should not be overwatered. It typically struggles at temperatures below 5 °C.
Distribution
This plant is native to South Africa and Namibia.
Habitat
Adromischus marianiae grows on granite hills, sometimes inside the cracks of the rocks and in the shade of bushes.
Varieties
- Adromischus marianiae var. immaculatus
- Adromischus marianiae var. herrei
Cultivars
- Adromischus marianiae 'Alveolatus'
- Adromischus marianiae 'Antidorcatum'
- Adromischus marianiae 'Bryan Makin'
- Adromischus marianiae 'Herrei'
- Adromischus marianiae 'Little Spheroid'
- Adromischus marianiae 'Red Mutation'
- Adromischus marianiae 'Tanqua'