Adromischus maculatus
 
Origin: Western Cape, South Africa
 
One of the most attractive Adromischus species with its rounded leaves, grey in colour, with contrasting reddish-purple spots. Known as the Spotted Adromischus or as "Bontplakkie" in Afrikaans.
 
Plant Size: Well established plants, grown in 7 cm pots are offered. The photo is of the plants that are for sale.
 
About Adromischus
 
This is a small sized genus with about 28 recognised species. It is a genus of mostly small leaf succulents with an immense variation found in the species regarding their leaf size, shape, markings and colouration. It is predominantly found in the Northern Cape, Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces, but is also known from the KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Gauteng and Limpopo provinces.
 
Caring for your Adromischus
 
Pot: Adro's are best suited to growing in pots. They work well in mixed planted containers too.
 
Soil: The plants are very willing and can adapt to most soil types as long as they are well drained.
 
Light: The brighter the light, the more colourful and compact your plants will be.
 
Water: Most Adro's enjoy watering every two weeks or so, depending on the species and the growing conditions. When well established, the plants are very drought hardy.