Details of genus: Schwantesia [1256]
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Family: Aizoaceae
family_ja: ハマミズナ
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description_en: Genus of 10 species of dwarf, compact, cushion-forming, perennial succulents from hillsides and lowlands of Namibia and S. South Africa. They have unequal pairs of fleshy, keeled, bluish green leaves, and bear daisy-like, bright yellow flowers, which open during the day, in summer. Where temperatures fall below 10°C (50°F), grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse; in warmer climates, schwantesias are suitable for cultivation in a desert garden.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Sow seed at 19-21°C (66-70°F) in spring. Divide offsets from spring to early summer.
pests_en: Prone to aphids while flowering.
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Aizoaceae | ハマミズナ科 | Show |