Duvalia maculatais a low - grow succulent with shortsighted , fleshy base and beautiful , scentless flowers . It was discovered in 1900 byEustace Pillansnear Aberdeen Road in the Eastern Cape state of South Africa .
Duvalia maculataN.E.Br .
Ceropegia minuta , Duvalia minuta
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : ApocynaceaeSubfamily : AsclepiadoideaeTribe : CeropegieaeSubtribe : StapeliinaeGenus : Duvalia
The specific epithet " maculata " ( pronounced " mak - yuh - LAH - tuh " ) means " stained , spotted " and refers to the speckled mob - similar structure ( annulus ) of the blossom .
Duvalia maculatais aboriginal toSouth AfricaandNamibia . It grows on stony slopes under bushes .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Duvalia maculatais a dwarf succulent withdecumbent , mostly short , unripened to purplish base . It forms compact to diffuseclumpsthat can gain up to 6 inches ( 15 cm ) in diameter . The stems are elliptical to cylindrical , with conicaltuberclesfused near the base into usually four angles along the stem . They can spring up up to 2.4 inches ( 6 centimeter ) recollective and 0.7 inches ( 1.8 cm ) loggerheaded . The tubercle taper gradually into a deltoid acute foliage first rudiment subtend by two tiny teeth .
During the fall , Duvalia maculataproducesinflorescenceswith 1 to 8 prime , mainly in the lower half of the stem . The blossom can reach up to 1 in ( 2.5 cm ) in diam . The outside of thecorollais pallid green to brownish , while the inside is purplish , reddish to yellow brown , and somewhat shiny on thelobes . Theannulusis about 0.3 inches ( 0.8 curium ) across , often pentagonal , cream to white , speckle with sick brown , and covered with fine papilla . Thecoronais yellow to pale orange .
Light : Duvalia maculataprefers full sun but will benefit from lightheaded nuance during the hottest summer days . Indoors , put the plant near the brightest windowpane of your home because it will extend if it does not receive enough sunlight . head off suddenly moving a industrial plant adapted to low light levels to full sun to keep sunburn .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Soil : you may use a commercial-grade potting soil mix for succulents or prepare your own with 50 to 70 % mineral grit , such as coarse Baroness Dudevant , pumice stone , or perlite .
Temperature : The plant fly high in affectionate outside environments with down in the mouth to moderate humidness . It does not wish winter inhuman and should stay fairly teetotal and quick during its quiescence . Duvalia maculatagrows dear inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones11a to 11b , with average minimal winter temperatures ranging from 40 to 50 ° F ( 4.4 to 10 ° one C ) .
lacrimation : It has distinctive watering penury for a succulent . During the growing time of year , from spring to fall , irrigate the plant thoroughly and allow the filth to dry out between lachrymation . When it goes abeyant in winter , it require almost no water , about once a calendar month .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
fertilize : Fertilizing is a practiced estimate to keep the plant healthy and thriving . feast it with water - soluble plant food diluted to half the recommend strong suit , but only when the industrial plant is actively mature .
Repotting : RepotDuvalia maculatain spring , just before the growing season . It has shallow roots and does not require too much filth to develop . Always piece a container with drainage fix .
Propagation : The serious style to propagate this succulent is by stem thinning . To ensure good rooting , take cuttings during the growing time of year . The plant is also easy to start from semen in spring .
Learn more atHow to develop and Care for Stapeliads .
Duvalia maculatahas no toxic effects reported , so it is safe for growing around kids and ducky .
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