Delosperma leendertziae

A small perennial vygie from the rocky ridges of Gauteng and North West in South Africa, recorded on the Magaliesberg, the Roodepoort Ridge and Suikerbosrand. It grows in full highveld sun, with hot wet summers and a dry, frosty winter. In cultivation it needs strong light, a gritty mix and a dry, cool winter.

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 on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Rocky outcrops and ridges in highveld grassland. The common name Gauteng rock vygie suggests it grows on rock, but published habitat detail is thin; this profile builds from the genus and the measured climate.

Recorded at 1417–1760 m, median about 1510 m.

South Africa: GautengSouth Africa: North West

🔒 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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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.