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Pelargonium triste
A tuberous Pelargonium with sweet night fragrance, gnarly tuber and carrot-like leaves.
Pelargonium triste grows on rocky outcrops in Namaqualand, South Africa. Its name (triste = sad) alludes to its dull-colored flowers and near-absence of daytime scent, but at night it releases a sweet fragrance to attract nocturnal pollinators. The tuber is gnarly and irregularly shaped, from which finely divided, carrot-like leaves emerge. It is a winter grower, active from autumn through spring and dormant in summer. During the growing season, bright indirect to direct light and moderate watering are appropriate. Summer dormancy should be dry. It has moderate cold tolerance but should be protected from hard frost. The nocturnal fragrance and characterful tuber make it an appealing entry into tuberous Pelargonium collecting.
Origem
Namaqualand, South Africa
Expectativa de vida
10+ years
Tamanho
10-25cm
Temperatura
5〜30℃
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Sweet night fragrance
Gnarly tuber
Winter type
Bright location
Intermediate. Esta é uma espécie de nível intermediário. Alguma experiência prévia e conhecimento de gestão ambiental são recomendados.
A temperatura ideal para Pelargonium Triste é 5〜30℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Pelargonium Triste é 10+ years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Pelargonium Triste normalmente atinge 10-25cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Pelargonium Triste se alimenta de: −. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Pelargonium Triste varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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