Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum Plant Care

Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum (Haw.) Schwantes

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Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum is a small succulent plant that is part of the Aizoaceae family. The species is endemic to South Africa and occurs in the Western Cape.

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Light

Full sun to partial shade

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How do you care for Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum?

Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum grows best in full sun to partial shade.

Where Is the Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum Native To?

Native range1 country

What Is the Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum?

Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum (Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum) belongs to the Aizoaceae family within the Cylindrophyllum genus. Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum is native to South Africa and occurs in the Western Cape.

Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum displays a low mat-forming succulent growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum produces small daisy-like flowers in various colors.

What Light Does the Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum Need?

Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum?

Sandy, well-draining soil mix with added perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Do You Repot a Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum?

Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

How Do You Propagate a Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum?

Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to cylindrophyllum calamiforme plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.

This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.

See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.

What Pests and Diseases Affect the Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum?

Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum is susceptible to mealybugs, aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.

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Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.

It belongs to the Cylindrophyllum genus β€” compare its care with other Cylindrophyllum species on PlantoScan.

Cylindrophyllum is part of the Aizoaceae plant family β€” browse all Aizoaceae genera and species.

Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum thrives in bright light and direct sun β€” see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum (Haw.) Schwantes, family Aizoaceae (first published in in Z. Sukkulentenk. 3: 28. 1927.) β€” World Flora Online record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cylindrophyllum obsubulatum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
  • Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks β€” values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.

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