Flowers: Very small, but usually many bloom at a time, olive-green to dark maroon with dark spots.
Watering: It needs regular watering, especially during the hottest summer days.
Frost tolerance: Winter temperatures must be kept over 10° C. (But it can withstand a winter night temperature of around 5°, or less for short periods)
Sun exposure: It takes great advantage if grown in very strong light but sheltered from full sun.
Special cultural practices: Provide very good ventilation.
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Blooming Season | winter |
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Common Name | Anomalluma mccoyi |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Apocynaceae |
Flower | Brown |
Frost Tolerance | 5°c |
Growth Rate | Fast growth |
Hardiness Zone | 11 |
Height | 7 centimetres |
Origin | Somalia |
Scientific Name | Pseudolithos mccoyi |
Shape | Red in star shape |
Sun Exposure | Partial shade |