Antimima belongs to the Aizoaceae family; let us introduce you to this succulent plant

Other names for Antimima

Antimima, also known as fenboba, is a succulent plant of the Aizoaceae family, genus Antimima.

Growing habits of Antimima

Antimima likes warm, dry and sunny environments. It is not cold-tolerant, tolerates drought, and fears high temperatures. In summer, be careful to provide shade when caring for it, otherwise its surface easily becomes wrinkled. The soil for planting Antimima should be fertile and loose.

Antimima can be grown in pots for winter viewing, and can also be hung or trailed for cultivation, full of vitality and highlighting the festive atmosphere. As long as it is placed in a cool, ventilated place and watered when the potting soil is dry, it is very easy to keep alive.

Once you notice signs of growth, gradually resume normal watering. Antimima has no obvious dormant period in summer; as long as it is cool and ventilated, it can safely pass the summer. The cool season is their peak growing season; below 2 degrees, watering should gradually be stopped. Keeping the potting soil dry is enough for it to get through winter.

Propagation methods for Antimima

The commonly used propagation methods for Antimima are sowing and cuttings. Sowing is generally carried out in 4~5 month, sown in pots indoors; after sowing, they sprout in about 10 days. The seedling roots are rather fine, so watering must be done with care. After 1 month, the seedlings can be transplanted.

Cuttings are mainly carried out in spring and autumn. Select plump stem nodes, cut them into 8~10 cm pieces, and insert them into a sand bed; they will root in 15~20 days. When the roots grow to 2~3 cm, they can be potted and planted.