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Gerrardanthus macrorhizus
A cucurbit with large spherical green caudex producing vines, fast-growing and impressive.
Gerrardanthus macrorhizus grows in forest margins and dry woodland from Kenya and Tanzania to eastern South Africa, belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. As its name suggests (macrorhizus = large-rooted), it develops a large, spherical to oblate caudex in a distinctive green color—indicating the presence of chlorophyll enabling photosynthesis. Vigorous twining stems with divided, cucurbit-type leaves are produced during growth. Growth rate is relatively fast. Full sun to bright partial shade with well-draining soil is appropriate. Generous watering from spring through autumn and complete winter drought are standard. Somewhat frost-sensitive. The impressive presence of the large green spherical caudex combined with vigorous growth makes it one of the most popular cucurbit caudex plants in cultivation.
Origem
East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, and eastern South Africa)
Expectativa de vida
20+ years
Tamanho
Caudex 15-40cm
Temperatura
10〜35℃
−
Large green sphere
Fast growing
Vigorous vines
Hardy
Beginner. Esta é uma espécie amigável para iniciantes. Não é necessário equipamento especial ou experiência, e pode ser mantida com sucesso com uma configuração básica de cuidados.
A temperatura ideal para Gerrardanthus Macrorhizus é 10〜35℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Gerrardanthus Macrorhizus é 20+ years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Gerrardanthus Macrorhizus normalmente atinge Caudex 15-40cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Gerrardanthus Macrorhizus se alimenta de: −. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Gerrardanthus Macrorhizus varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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