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A crocodile cactus. Haworthia Limifolia: It's a succulent that belongs to the xanthorrnoeaceae family, its genus is Haworthia and its species Limifolia.
Its common name is crocodile skin succulent. It's a plant native to Africa. The leaves of this cactus are rigid and with grooves that give it a somewhat rough and rugged texture and is compared to the skin of a crocodile. The plant grows in the form of a rosette, they have wide leaves that make an indentation in the center and then towards the tip of the leaf it becomes pointed. The plant does not reach more than 30 cm in height. Under a shadow, the plant's color is dark green and when exposed to the sun it can change color, darkening its leaves. However even its leaves can burn, which is why it is preferable to keep it in under a shade where we can see its leaves with their best color.
The floral rod emerges from its center. Approximately 30 cm long and has yellowish-green bell-shaped inflorescences at its distal end.
The reproduction of this plant is quite simple, the children of the mother plant are separated, which you can find between its leaves or at the level of the union of the leaves in contact with the earth. Also, the plant can develop and grow from the leaves. The small child or a cactus leaf is placed in a pot with soil with compost and sand for good drainage. With patience and in a few weeks we'll have a new plant.
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wow it's so unique cute little crocodile cactus. It's. flower is very one of a kind too.
That is his nickname for his appearance, but this is his floral rod that still has a long way to go and the flowers will all open like bells.
oh you love cactus very much and know all of it's kind. They are very lovely and gives fresh air.
I've never seen this one before but i can see where it got its name from now-
Yes, when you touch their skin you can feel the rough. But you can't help but admire its rustic and green beauty.
I hope i find one of those here. It looks like a fascinating plant to grow
At least it is very resistant to temperatures and the lack of water. it can also hold a lot of water.
This one I have seen :) They look quite hardy too although I have not cared for one before. I never knew it is known as crocodile skin. It makes sense.
I like the stiffness of its blades. They cannot be accidentally broken because they are very hard, and it flourishes with this rod that can be up to 40 cm long. and then some whitish and greenish bluebells appear.
Ooo.. whitish and greenish bluebells sound cute. I hope yours will reach that stage and then you can show them to us :)
I have the flowers but they are not very pretty. It is what is called inflorescences. The plants are the beautiful ones but the flowers are insignificant.