Flora Detail

Common Name Clusterleaf Brightfig
Family Aizoaceae (Vygies)
Date Observed 06-12-2020
Category Succulents
Catalogue No. 6607RG
Flowering Time Summer
Colour Pink to Mauve
Locations Observed
Estuary
Koppie
Nature Reserve Few
Small Holding Few
Village
Greater Rooiels

Lampranthus emarginatus

Information

Clusterleaf Brightfig

Clusterleaf Brightfig (Lampranthus emarginatus) Plantae ...Lampranthus emarginatus (cluster-leaf brightfig) is a hardy, low-growing South African succulent shrub, typically reaching up to 25 cm in height, known for its vibrant mauve to purple flowers and grey-green, triangular leaves with reddish tips. It thrives in full sun, sandy, well-drained soils, and is ideal for pots or groundcover. 
Key Details and Cultivation:
Appearance: A mat-forming or slightly erect succulent shrublet with distinctive, minutely tuberculate (bumpy) leaves that have a sharp, triangular keel.
Flowers: Produces large, showy purple, mauve, or magenta flowers, blooming from late spring to early summer.
Climate & Hardiness: Prefers mediterranean climates; hardy to roughly 20-25°F (-6 to -4°C), making it suitable for USDA Zones 9 and above.
Watering: Requires minimal, infrequent watering. Soil must be allowed to dry out completely between waterings to prevent rot, particularly in summer.
Uses: Excellent for rock gardens, slopes, and containers.
Propagation: Easily grown from cuttings taken in summer. 
Lampranthus emarginatus is often confused with L. glomeratus and is highly attractive to bees and flies. (information from AI)

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