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Also new to my garden this summer are forms of an undetermined Delosperma species from Kirstenbosch, representing two collections of apparently the same species. It still has a few small magenta flowers. These are growing in the ground at the base of a trough, slightly raised, in a southerly exposure, I hope that they overwinter.We've had a number of nights down into the mid 20s F (-4 C) and they continue to flower unfazed.
Quote from: TheOnionMan on November 09, 2010, 03:38:22 PMAlso new to my garden this summer are forms of an undetermined Delosperma species from Kirstenbosch, representing two collections of apparently the same species. It still has a few small magenta flowers. These are growing in the ground at the base of a trough, slightly raised, in a southerly exposure, I hope that they overwinter.We've had a number of nights down into the mid 20s F (-4 C) and they continue to flower unfazed.Interesting Mark ! I am curious about the result of hardines...
I received a collection of various "hardy" ice plants, this winter will indeed be a test of hardiness. I was told after I planted some in troughs and some in the ground, that they're not as reliably hardy in troughs but should be in the ground.
Another one I received is a plant labeled Stomatium patulum (Tiger Jaws Iceplant), with the added note from the sender "likely misnamed". here's the plant, never flowered all summer, but making pretty good little mounds of opposite "jawed" leaves. Anyone have an idea about what this plant might be? I can't find any certifiable photos of Stomatium patulum even as a starting point. I've never grown Stomatium before, so don't know what to expect, but doing a search reveals some attractive plants. Someone on another forum suggested this plant looks like Faucaria, maybe F. hooleae?
Another one I received is a plant labeled Stomatium patulum (Tiger Jaws Iceplant), with the added note from the sender "likely misnamed". here's the plant, never flowered all summer, but making pretty good little mounds of opposite "jawed" leaves. Anyone have an idea about what this plant might be? I can't find any certifiable photos of Stomatium patulum even as a starting point. I've never grown Stomatium before, so don't know what to expect, but doing a search reveals some attractive plants. Someone on another forum suggested this plant looks like Faucaria, maybe F. hooleae?Picsearch results for Stomatiumhttp://www.picsearch.com/pictures/plants/garden%20plants/plants%20sk-sy/stomatium.htmlStomatium mustellinumhttp://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/108386/PS. In the first photo, the potted plant is Talinum (Phemeranthus) 'Zoe', which might look dead from afar, but it is quite alive and well; just went into dormancy mode for the winter.
a cute one... this is expected to be hardy? i've never heard of Faucaria among the hardier genera.. we'll see what kris comes up with... will you be protecting these unknown mesembs from excess winter wet?
It must be a Stomatium Mark. Certainly not Faucaria hooleae or another Faucaria. Stomatium is a widely scattered genus and I have two different ones here at home. The first is labelled as Stomatium sp. Animub. The second has no label anymore ,I lost it ...There is not so many written on this genus. Some years ago I was a member of the South African society wich called "Aloe". Maybe there is something about this genus to find in the older issues.