Curio pinguifolius
A small succulent shrublet with fat, flattened grey-green leaves from the arid Richtersveld and Namaqualand and southern Namibia. Give it full sun, very sharp drainage and sparse water, mostly in the cooler months.
At home, aim for
Day
Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light
Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground
Where it grows wild
Stony slopes and rock outcrops in succulent Karoo scrub, as for related dwarf Curio species.
Sites from near sea level to about 700 m.
Northern CapeNamibia
🔒 Growing it like that
The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:
✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild
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