Adromischus filicaulis - Red Spotted Form, also known as Brosplakkies in Afrikaans, embodies the rugged beauty of South Africa's western landscapes. This variant is distinguished by its vivid red spots that intensify as the plant matures, adding a unique charm to its appearance. With its compact size, growing 3 to 5 cm across, this succulent forms dense clusters that can easily be divided, making it an ideal choice for collectors looking to expand their collection or share with friends.
The Red Spotted Form thrives under the full sun, mimicking its native habitat from the Richtersveld to the Knersvlakte, where it adorns exfoliating granites on low hills. Its grey-green leaves, adorned with distinctive red markings and rust-coloured edges, make it a standout in any succulent display. The plant's leaves are oblanceolate to elliptic, gradually transitioning to a more cylindrical shape with age, showcasing the plant's natural adaptability and resilience.
Caring for Adromischus filicaulis - Red Spotted Form is straightforward, requiring minimal water and thriving in well-draining soil, making it a perfect addition to water-wise gardens or indoor arrangements. Its ability to grow in full sunlight and adapt to less frequent watering schedules mirrors the conditions of its natural habitat, ensuring that even those new to succulent care can achieve success with this plant.
This succulent's slow growth and evolving beauty, combined with its ease of care, make it a captivating choice for enthusiasts and beginners alike. Whether displayed in a terrarium, as part of a mixed succulent garden, or in a solitary pot, Adromischus filicaulis - Red Spotted Form brings a piece of South African wilderness into your home or garden, inviting admiration and conversation. Its intriguing appearance and robust nature encapsulate the essence of succulent gardening, offering beauty, variety, and the joy of cultivation to all who grow it.
Adromischus filicaulis - Red Spotted Form plants for sale shown in 70mm pot. You will receive same or similar plants as those shown in images. Colours will vary depending on time of year and growing conditions.
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Please Note:
- All plants are sent bare rooted with no pots and soil, or minimum soil only.
- Due to the drying process necessary for sending plants through the mail, plants may look slightly different than images shown on our website
- Some plants, may look wrinkled when they arrive, may be somewhat limp, or soft to the touch. This is normal as they have been dried out for for a number of days before shipping to avoid rotting in the mail.
- Succulents are very hardy plants and they will recover quickly, providing you unpack them as soon as you receive them follow some simple care instructions you will find with your order.
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