Kingdom Plantae Genus Glottiphyllum Order Caryophyllales | Family Aizoaceae Rank Species | |
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Similar Glottiphyllum, Glottiphyllum nelii, Glottiphyllum longum, Glottiphyllum depressum, Glottiphyllum linguiforme | ||
Glottiphyllum cruciatum is a species that are part of over 50 succulents that are subtropical plants of the family Aizoaceae. The plant has many synonyms including Glottiphyllum angustum.
The species are native to South Africa, but are under threat due to Ostrich farming removing their habitat. It is believed that only 250 plants remain on a small one hectare reserve in South Africa.
Culture
Glottiphyllum plants can be grown in small pots in a lean soil with sand and clay. They require very sunny exposure, and need moderate watering in summer and not at all in winter.
References
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