Naughts-and-crosses is a shrubby flowering plant characterized by small, densely stacked triangular leaves. Its range is quite narrow, restricted to the weathered sandstone and sandy soils of the Cape Sand Fynbos, South Africa. Naughts-and-crosses is a resprouter, meaning that it will regrow after a fire even if completely burned.
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Distribution of Naughts-and-crosses
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Habitat of Naughts-and-crosses
Rocky sandstone slopes
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No species reported
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Basic Care Guide
Lighting
Full sun
Naughts-and-crosses thrives when exposed to generous sunlight daily as its fundamental requirement for healthy growth. This is attributed to its origin environment, which receives abundant sunlight. Overexposure or limited sun exposure could harm the plant, resulting in burnt leaves or stunted growth, respectively.
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Naughts-and-crosses
Penaea mucronata
Naughts-and-crosses is a shrubby flowering plant characterized by small, densely stacked triangular leaves. Its range is quite narrow, restricted to the weathered sandstone and sandy soils of the Cape Sand Fynbos, South Africa. Naughts-and-crosses is a resprouter, meaning that it will regrow after a fire even if completely burned.
Key Facts About Naughts-and-crosses
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Attributes of Naughts-and-crosses
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
50 cm
Flower Color
Yellow
Red
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Full sun
Ideal
Above 6 hours sunlight
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Naughts-and-crosses thrives when exposed to generous sunlight daily as its fundamental requirement for healthy growth. This is attributed to its origin environment, which receives abundant sunlight. Overexposure or limited sun exposure could harm the plant, resulting in burnt leaves or stunted growth, respectively.
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Artificial lighting
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Indoor plants require adequate lighting for optimal growth. When natural sunlight is insufficient, particularly in winter or in less sunny spaces, artificial lights offer a vital solution, promoting faster, healthier growth. 1. Choose the right type of artificial light: LED lights are a popular choice for indoor plant lighting because they can be customized to provide the specific wavelengths of light that your plants need. Full sun plants need 30-50W/sq ft of artificial light, partial sun plants need 20-30W/sq ft, and full shade plants need 10-20W/sq ft. 2. Determine the appropriate distance: Place the light source 12-36 inches above the plant to mimic natural sunlight. 3. Determine the duration: Mimic the length of natural daylight hours for your plant species. most plants need 8-12 hours of light per day.
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