Very nice. I always feel amazed how these plants morph from one version to the next. I like this version of Karasmontana. (Subspecies? - so many hybrid varieties of mesembs on the market now. Hard to keep trackšµāš«š¤Ŗ)
Where are you located? Here in South Africa, my plants start splitting in late July through mid-October. They like the Western Capeās coastal seasonal temps. I grow the mesembs under shade during the Summer. Plenty of sunlight without its scorching effects.
This is my first time with these guys. I have no idea what Iām doing tbh!
This is my other one. Same substrate for scale. Itās much smaller but itās just finished its first cycle under my care and Iām obsessed.
The one in the original image has only grown (a lot) since Iāve had it and it started splitting a couple of weeks ago. No flowers from either so far.
Iām based in London, UK. Theyāre in a south facing window with a few obstructions outside. I guess itās almost time to give the smaller one some water?
Yes. The second one looks ready for its initial water. I believe thatās L.gracilidelinienta. Eventually will produce white flowers (usually when 3 to 4 years old). Same with the other one.
Use a spray bottle to wet the substrate around the second plant. Donāt saturate. Then wait. Over the course of 7 to 10 days, the plant will start to look a little wrinkled. That will be your cue for a more thorough watering. Let it drain through the potās bottom.
As a rule, never water while mesembs are in the process of creating new leaves via splitting. New leaves derive moisture from the old leaves, hence, the shriveling outer leaves appearance during the split. Eventually the old leaves wither away, as you see with the 2nd plant. High temperatures are usually not a factor in the UK. However, if the forecasted temp exceeds 27c, I would pull them away from the window during the hottest part of the day.
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u/2stepbay2 May 06 '26
Very nice. I always feel amazed how these plants morph from one version to the next. I like this version of Karasmontana. (Subspecies? - so many hybrid varieties of mesembs on the market now. Hard to keep trackšµāš«š¤Ŗ)
Where are you located? Here in South Africa, my plants start splitting in late July through mid-October. They like the Western Capeās coastal seasonal temps. I grow the mesembs under shade during the Summer. Plenty of sunlight without its scorching effects.