Carruanthus ringens
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Carruanthus ringens (syn. Carruanthus caninus) is from the Carruanthus genus of flowering plants from the ice plant family Aizoaceae.[1]
Ringens, like Carruanthus peersi, is a species native to South Africa.[2]
Ringens grows to a height of 20 cm.[3] This succulent is drought tolerant and grows best in soils of pH 6 and 8. If kept completely dry it will withstand mild frost. The plant bears flowers that are similar in shape and colour to dandelions with fewer petals.[3]
References
- ^ Carruanthus ringens PlantList, accessed August 2012
- ^ Carruanthus, Succulent Guide, accessed August 2012
- ^ a b "Carruanthus caninus". plantdatabase.ie. Archived from the original on 17 February 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
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