Glottiphyllum linguiforme (Tongue Plant)

Glottiphyllum linguiformeN.E.Br .

Tongue Leaf Plant , Tongue Plant

Mesembryanthemum linguiforme

Glottiphyllum linguiforme, commonly known as Tongue Plant

Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Glottiphyllum

The specific name " linguiforme(pronounced lin - GWEE - grade - ee ) " means " clapper - mold " and refers to the shape of the farewell .

Glottiphyllum linguiformeis aboriginal toSouth Africa . It occurs in the central part of the arid Little Karoo near Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape , grow under shrubs on loamy Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin with quartzite .

Glottiphyllum linguiforme, commonly known as Tongue Plant

Glottiphyllum linguiformeis a small , spreading succulent with few myopic , decumbentbranches and grey - green , tongue - shaped leave arranged in two diametrical upright wrangle . It forms denseclumpsand can rise up to 2.6 inches ( 6.5 centimeter ) tall and 12 inches ( 30 cm ) in diam . The leaves are flushed bronze to purple when the plant life go sleeping in summer . They areascendingto tumid , rather flat , narrowing to the base , measuring up to 2.6 column inch ( 6.5 cm ) foresightful and 1.8 inches ( 4.5 cm ) wide . The leaves may be up to 5 inches ( 12.5 cm ) long and 3 inches ( 7.5 centimeter ) broad in rich specimens .

The large , yellow , daisy - like bloom have many narrow , radiatingpetalsand appear in winter and springtime . They can reach out up to 2.8 inches ( 7 cm ) in diameter . The seed capsules have a conical , more or less woody base and descend off the plant when they dry out , becoming tumble fruits and spreading the cum .

Glottiphyllum linguiformeis standardised toGlottiphyllum carnosumbut is less forked and has flatter leaves .

Glottiphyllum linguiforme, commonly known as Tongue Plant

In habitat, Calitzdorp, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byKevin Koen. Used underCC BY-SA 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.

ignitor : This succulent call for bright lightness but does not wish too much direct sun . A gay windowsill where the plant receives 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight during the early part of the day and partial nuance during the afternoon is the perfect spot to turn yourG. linguiformeindoors .

Soil : G. linguiform thrives best in poriferous territory mixes that allow water supply to run out away apace . you’re able to practice a commercial-grade potting mix specially design for succulentsormake your own .

Temperature : This plant life allow high summer temperatures by going abeyant . G. linguiformecan withstand temperature as down in the mouth as 10 ° F ( -12.2 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones8a to 10b , 10 to 40 ° fluorine ( -12.2 to 4.4 ° ascorbic acid ) .

Glottiphyllum linguiforme, commonly known as Tongue Plant

lachrymation : G. linguiformerequires piffling or no urine when it survive torpid , normally in summer . When it begins to grow again in crepuscle , it is dependable to water deeply , allow for the soil to dry out before between lacrimation . If leaves start to wrinkle during the growing time of year , your plant life needs water system .

Fertilizing : This small succulent is a clean tributary and does not involve fertilizer if repotted every two years .

Repotting : G. linguiformwill stay in the same pot for several decade . Repotting is ordinarily done to give the plant a larger raise space . The good time to repot this plant is at the first of its active growth period of time , but it can be done at almost any fourth dimension while actively growing .

multiplication : This specie is well propagate by radical press clipping and ejaculate . The best time to take cuttings is at the end of summer . Sow the seeds in a weed with a well - drained soil mix in spring .

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G. linguiformeis considered non - toxic to humans and pets .

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