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Adromischus marianiae Alveolatus
The plant likes sunny locations. If possible, it can be grown outdoors during the summer.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter.
It can tolerate temperatures as low as -1.1 °C for short periods. However, the plant is not frost-resistant.
It needs plenty of light and a very permeable substrate. Keep watering to a minimum.
Adromischus marianiae Alveolatus is a small succulent originating from the Namaqualand region of South Africa. The epithet alveolatus means “having cavities or channels” and refers to the rough epidermis of the leaves, which is often covered with small alveoli or fine bumps. This clone was selected at the Botanical Garden of the University of California from a plant collected in 1952 by Harry Hall.
The leaves are pale green to whitish, unspotted, and often slightly reddish at the tips. They are plump, short, and distinctly rough-textured, reaching up to about 2 cm in length and around 0.5 cm in diameter. The plant has tuberous roots and short, upright stems, branches only sparsely, and forms a very compact, miniature habit.
The flowers are upright and tubular. They appear in summer and are arranged in a spiral along slender, sometimes slightly zigzagging flower stalks, which can grow up to about 17 cm in length.
Adromischus marianiae Alveolatus requires a very well-draining substrate and a bright position. Watering should be moderate and only after the substrate has completely dried. It is a tiny, slow-growing succulent that will appeal to growers looking for a subtle but texturally distinctive plant for smaller collections.