Cactus e Dintorni

Habitat: India, South Africa,Transvaal region, Namibia.
Description: these woody or herbaceous plants often show a climbing habit and may contain latex. They generally have a large rhizome or caudex. Bell-shaped, hermaphrodite flowers appear in mid or late summer. The seeds are carried in capsules which may be fleshy.
Soil: basic mix.
Location: partial shade.
Temperature: keep the minimum around 10°C (50°F).
Water: abundant during the growing period so that the leaves won’t wither. Cease watering in the autumn when leaves start dropping.
Cultivation tips: it is advisable that the aerial part of tuberous and caulescent species be lifted from the groung in order to expose the stem to air circulation. Propagate from seed.
Main genera of Convolvulaceae: Ipomoea.