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This you see in the image is not an artificial flower, although it looks like it, right? Fortunately for us, it is a real plant, which is alive and has a scientific name, which is Greenovia dodrentalis.
It is a crass or non-cactus succulent of exceptional beauty, ideal for growing in pots, for example on the terrace or in the patio. Its maintenance is so simple that you will not believe it. Check it out .
Origin and characteristics
Our protagonist is an endemic plant from the island of Tenerife (Canary Islands) whose scientific name is, as we said, Greenovia dodrentalis. She is popularly known as Bea from Tenerife, and It grows forming foliar rosettes of 3 to 6cm in diameter and up to 20cm in height. The leaves are obovate-spatulate, 2-3,5cm x 1-1,5cm, glaucous and glabrous. The flowers are grouped in peduncular inflorescences, 10-25cm long and yellow.
Its growth rate is rather slow, which is one more reason to enjoy it to the fullest. However, so that no problems arise, we are going to tell you how to take care of it.
What are their cares?
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If you dare to get a copy, we recommend that you provide it with the following care:
- Location: the Greenovia dodrentalis It must be outside in semi-shade or indoors in a very bright room.
- Earth:
- Flowerpot: it is advisable to simply use pumice or perlite mixed with 30 or 40% black peat.
- Garden: the soil must have very good drainage.
- Irrigation: about 2 times a week in summer and every 5-6 days the rest of the year.
- Subscriber: from early spring to late summer with fertilizers for cacti and other succulents following the indications specified on the product packaging.
- Multiplication: by seeds or cuttings in spring-summer.
- Rusticity: sensitive to cold. If the temperature drops below 0 degrees you need protection.
What did you think of Greenovia dodrentalis?
Where can I get a copy? Do you ship? I am in valencia
Hi Ydangela.
No, we are not dedicated to buying and selling.
We recommend that you consult a nursery specialized in cacti and succulents.
Greetings.
Boa late. I have a question. Why does a succulent minha equal to that one open all the petals? Já não looks like a rose. Obrigada can help me.
Hello Maria.
It is normal that it happens. When the plant is going a little thirsty, it folds its leaves so as not to lose water; but when it is watered from time to time, it tends to open them.
Regards!
It is endemic to the Canary Islands, there is also it in Gran Canaria and other islands. Greetings
Thanks for the tip, fefita.
Hello.! I have a copy of greenovia and it has given me work to see it healthy. I think I have fulfilled what you propose, but I will insist on some points. Thanks for your tips.!!!
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