Adromischus marianiae explained

Adromischus marianiae is a species of succulent plants in the genus Adromischus belonging to the family Crassulaceae.

Description

Adromischus marianiae is a very variable species reaching a height of 10-. This perennial succulent and slow-growing subshrub has usually thin and short branches and forms a small cluster of rough, warty and nearly spherical leaves resembling dried raisins, quite variable in colour but usually green or red-brown or purplish, up to 3.5 cm long. Flowers are green with a pinkish nuance, about 12 mm long.^[1]

Cultivation

A. marianiae requires bright light and should not be overwatered. It typically struggles at temperatures below 5°C.^[2]

Distribution

This plant is native to South Africa and Namibia.^[3]

Habitat

Adromischus marianiae grows on granite hills, sometimes inside the cracks of the rocks and in the shade of bushes.^[4]

Varieties

• Adromischus marianiae var. immaculatus
• Adromischus marianiae var. herrei

Cultivars

• Adromischus marianiae 'Alveolatus'
• Adromischus marianiae 'Antidorcatum'
• Adromischus marianiae 'Bryan Makin'
• Adromischus marianiae 'Herrei'
• Adromischus marianiae 'Little Spheroid'
• Adromischus marianiae 'Red Mutation'
• Adromischus marianiae 'Tanqua'

References

• The Plant List
• Cactus-art.biz
• Crassulaceae
• Desert-tropicals
• A. herrei on Desert Tropical
• Elite-pets
• Urs Eggli Illustrated Handbook of Succulent Plants: Crassulaceae

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2015-08-22. Adromischus marianiae. 2021-04-02. World of Succulents. en-US.
2. Web site: 2018-11-30. Adromischus marianae. 2021-04-02. Giromagi Cactus and Succulents. en-US.
3. Web site: Adromischus marianiae f. herrei. 2021-04-02. The Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery. english.
4. Web site: Adromischus marianae (Marloth) A. Berger. April 2, 2021. Lifle Encyclopedia of Living Forms.