ADROMISCHUS SCHULDTIANUS

This member of the Crassulaceae family was given this name by Karl von Poellnitz in 1940. It is only found in Namibia, growing in grit or well drained soil with little water and some sun. The caudex will grow to five centimetres or more, the whole plant to eight centimetres. The slim trumpet flowers are pale green and white. The plant can be reproduced both by seeds and cuttings.

The genera name means 'thick' or 'fat' referring to the leaf stalks. The species name for Mr. Schuldt, a German plant enthusiast. Photo by Valentino Vallicelli. Cactus-art.biz.