Nananthus vittatus (Kalkvygie) Succulents nocturnal and sweetly scented flowers

nocturnal and sweetly scented flowers in autumn

occurring in the Bushveld areas in northern SA and further up into Africa

It is an indigenous species

less robust clone of this species

They have a peculiar way of growing in the loose sands with only the tips showing and so allowing light to penetrate the leaves while protecting the leaf body underground

Nananthus vittatus (Kalkvygie) Succulents nocturnal and sweetly scented flowersA very easy to grow Mesemb, adapted to a range of conditions, can handle significant water, drought, direct sunlight and able to withstand heavy frost. It is a dwarf species, forming a small cluster, with large underground taproot, to 5 cm in diameter, which can also be grown exposed if desired. It produces pretty yellow flowers with central red stripe during winter.