Nananthus vittatus (Kalkvygie) Succulents

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