Astroloba pentagonais similar toAstroloba bullulata , but it can be spot by its lighter green , longer , sharper , unbowed leaves that usually have longitudinal lines . Taxonomically , Astroloba pentagonawas formerly considered a synonym ofAstroloba spiralis , a classification that is no longer accepted . It is also sometimes cite to asAstroloba hallii , although this name has not been formally published .
Astroloba pentagona(Haw . ) Uitewaal
Aloe pentagona , Apicra pentagona , Haworthia pentagona
In habitat, Oskopvlakte, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byJean Audissou. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
folk : AsphodelaceaeSubfamily : AsphodeloideaeGenus : Astroloba
The specific name " pentagona " ( pronounced " pent - uh - GON - uh " ) means " pentagon " and refers to the leave of absence of this coinage that are typically arranged in five row along the stem .
Astroloba pentagonais aboriginal toSouth Africa . It occurs on rocky ridges in shale soils site S and east of Laingsburg in the Western Cape province .
In habitat, Central Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byCollette Hurt. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Astroloba pentagonais a smallsucculentwith crowd leaves arranged in five rows along slender , usually vertical or sometimes sprawling stalk . It slowly producesoffsetsfrom the root , forming a denseclumpover meter . The bow can turn up to 6 inches ( 15 cm ) long . The leaves are smooth , triangular , and point to a very sharp decimal point . They are green and typically have dark longitudinal lines . Occasionally , some leaves may havetubercles , which always fall out along the striations . When disclose to intense sunshine , the leave of absence may turn chocolate-brown .
From late spring to other fall , Astroloba pentagonaproduces small , cannular , yellowish heyday on slender , usually unbranched stalks that can grow over 12 in ( 30 centimeter ) long .
Light : Astroloba pentagonathrives when provided with some protection from verbatim sun . If it has spent the wintertime indoors , step by step move the plant out of doors into the bright sunshine to prevent sunburn .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo by Cok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Soil : This plant prefer well - draining ground and does not like its beginning to remain crocked for prolonged periods . you could use commercial-grade grime for succulents ormake your own potting mixture .
Temperature : Astroloba pentagonatolerates warmer temperatures in the summer but favour tank temperatures in the winter . It grows good inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , with average minimal wintertime temperature ranging from 30 ° F to 50 ° F ( -1.1 ° C to 10 ° C ) .
tearing : piddle the plant thoroughly during its most active growth periods in spring and fall . Wait until the top of the soil dry out out before watering again . Reduce the watering frequency when the works ’s increment slows significantly in winter . When the works is mostly dormant in summer , water it just enough to keep the leave-taking from shriveling .
In habitat, Central Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byCollette Hurt. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Fertilizing : AlthoughAstroloba pentagonadoes not demand much plant food , fertilise it can advance optimum growth . practice a H2O - soluble fertiliser only during the growing time of year .
Repotting : This plant can remain in the same pot for several years . To keep it level-headed and glad , repot it into fresh soil every two to three years , ideally in spring or capitulation .
Propagation : Astroloba pentagonacan be well propagate by offsets and cuttings , but can also be get down from seeds . Remove the offset and take film editing during the rise season . Sow the seeds in natural spring or fall .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Astroloba .
Astroloba pentagonais considered non - toxic and safe around kids and pets .
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