Did you know that Gibbaeum has other names too?
Gibbaeum looks round and chubby, making people want to reach out and pinch that little round ball; when young it really looks like a little rabbit!
Other names for Gibbaeum
Gibbaeum, also called Yinguangyu, belongs to the Aizoaceae family, genus Gibbaeum (also called Algae Bell Jade genus), and is native to the Little Karoo plateau of South Africa. Gibbaeum is also called Hump Flower because its top resembles a camel's hump. Because it looks like a "cute rabbit" when young, Gibbaeum gives a very cute impression.
Growth habits of Gibbaeum
Gibbaeum likes warm, sunny environments, is drought-tolerant but not cold-tolerant, and fears waterlogging. It is suitable for growing in culture soil containing coarse sand; use a mix of leaf mold, garden soil, and granular soil or coarse sand.
The suitable growing temperature for Gibbaeum is around 18-24 degrees; in summer high temperatures it goes dormant, so shade and ventilation are needed.
Plants in this family all need restrained watering; during the growing season, water only when the soil is dry and let it dry between waterings. In winter, if the temperature is above 10 degrees and heating is good, a moderate amount may be given; otherwise, stop watering.
Propagation methods of Gibbaeum
Gibbaeum is mainly propagated by sowing and division.
Gibbaeum is generally divided in spring together with repotting.
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