Nananthus vittatus (Kalkvygie) SucculentsA very easy to grow Mesemb, adapted to a range of conditions, can handle significant water, drought, direct sunlight and able to withstand heavy frost. It is a dwarf species, forming a small cluster, with large underground taproot, to 5 cm in diameter, which can also be grown exposed if desired. It produces pretty yellow flowers with central red stripe during winter.
can take ample water throughout the year but should be protected from frost
Best grown with the bulbs in shade
This species forms a (mostly) single
A species that has a very pretty dotted appearance
They have a peculiar way of growing in the loose sands with only the tips showing and so allowing light to penetrate the leaves while protecting the leaf body underground
originating from the late Buys Wiese
can handle ample watering during summer
Please take note of the highly toxic milksap of this species and avoid skin and eye contact when planting
forming a small cluster over time
Flowers are produced throughout summer at the growing tip of stems
This particular subspecies is characterised by shorter
with red markings in bright sunlight and produces yellow flowers in autumn
