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Sesamothamnus lugardii
A large sesame-family caudex tree with thick trunk and green bark, popular non-Madagascar species.
Sesamothamnus lugardii grows in dry woodland habitats in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and northern South Africa, belonging to the Pedaliaceae (sesame) family. Its thick trunk is distinctively green-barked and becomes massively swollen with age—one of the few non-Malagasy representatives of sesame-family caudex plants, and all the more interesting for it. Deciduous in dry seasons, it produces pinnate leaves during growth and white flowers. Growth is slow but the plant becomes impressively large over time. Full sun, high temperatures, and extremely porous soil are essential. Generous watering during the growing season and complete winter drought are correct. Somewhat frost-sensitive. The imposing green trunk and potential for large size make it a statement specimen in advanced collections.
Origem
Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and northern South Africa
Expectativa de vida
50+ years
Tamanho
30-100cm
Temperatura
10〜38℃
−
Thick green trunk
Gets large
Full sun
Sparingly
Intermediate. Esta é uma espécie de nível intermediário. Alguma experiência prévia e conhecimento de gestão ambiental são recomendados.
A temperatura ideal para Sesamothamnus Lugardii é 10〜38℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Sesamothamnus Lugardii é 50+ years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Sesamothamnus Lugardii normalmente atinge 30-100cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Sesamothamnus Lugardii se alimenta de: −. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Sesamothamnus Lugardii varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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