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Family: Mesebrianthemaceae (Aizoaceae)
Scientific name: Antimima ventricosa
(L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann
Origin:
South Africa.
Conservation status: Not
endangered.
Synonyms:
- Mesembryanthemum ventricosum
L.Bolus
- Ruschia ventricosa (L.Bolus)
Schwantes
- Cheiridopsis ventricosa
(L.Bolus) N.E.Br.
Cultivation:
The antimima are relatively easy to
grow. These plants grow in winter rain-areas and head for dormancy in
summer. Regular water in autumn through to spring. Water minimally in
summer, only when the plant starts shrivelling but it will generally
grow even in summer if given water. Requires good drainage. Keep cool
and shaded in summer, needs full sun or light shade. Hardy to -2°C (or
less)
Propagation: Seeds, (or
rarely) cuttings.
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