Trachyandra Tortilis | Unique Succulent Guide
The Trachyandra tortilis is an excellent succulent as it is very easy to grow for beginners and experienced growers alike.
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The Trachyandra Tortilis is an excellent beginner succulent as it is very easy to grow for beginners and experienced growers alike. Trachyandra Tortilis is native to South Africa. Trachyandra Tortilis forms a bush of curly, linear leaves that can grow up to 24 inches (61 cm).
It has an unusually long life span which makes it even better for people who want a plant that lasts longer. Trachyandra Tortilis is a great houseplant and looks great in succulent and cactus gardens.
Trachyandra tortilis care
Trachyandra tortilis are native to South Africa and are often found in the wild in very dry conditions. It grows in full sun and can tolerate quite a lot of sun, especially when grown in full sun.
Trachyandra tortilis are slow growing, and because of this, they can be propagated easily from leaf cuttings. This also means, that they do not need a lot of water. A good way to water this plant is to water it well once a month, then let the plant dry out completely before watering it again.
To help your succulent grow and thrive you need to take a good care of it. Therefore it is important to know the needs of the succulent and to provide best possible conditions.
Soil
The plant does best in a soil based potting mix, with a fast draining mix such as the majority of succulent soil mixes.
Water
It does not require much water and can be grown successfully without any extra water. If you do want to give your plant a drink, make sure it is not too cold, as this will damage the plant. Water once a month, and allow the soil to dry out in between watering. In other words, follow the basic water instructions for succulents.
Also avoid overwatering or placing your succulent in a cold area as these things will damage the succulent and decrease its lifespan.
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Light
Trachyandra tortilis prefer full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sunlight in a day. Thefore it is better to put the succulent in a sunny corner of the house.
Temperature
The Trachyandra tortilis plant can tolerate a variety of temperatures but it does best when it is kept in a temperature range between 41 and 59°F (5 and 15° C).
Fertilizer
It is not necessary to use fertilizer for the successfully growth of Trachyandra tortilis. However, if you want, you can add fertilizer once a month during spring and summer.
Climate
The Trachyandra tortilis plant is not cold tolerant and can be damaged when the temperature drops below 41°F (5° C).
Repotting
Trachyandra tortilis doesn’t require much repotting, but you can replant it if needed.
When you first purchase the plant, it is best to repot it into a pot two inches bigger.
After that the succulent most probably will need a new pot in 2-3 year or if it grows fast and you can see the roots are coming out of the bottom.
When repotting, use a general succulent potting mix and follow these steps to repot the succulent successfully.
Pests and diseases
The Trachyandra tortilis plant is not very susceptible to pests, but if the plant gets infested with mealy bugs it is best to remove them manually and use a cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol to remove the bugs.
If you are having problems with getting rid of the pests, you can try using Neem Oil as a pesticide.
If you want to remove the mealy bugs you will need:
- A bucket of warm water with 1 cap of dish detergent
- Cotton swabs
- Rubbing alcohol
Preparation: Dip the cotton swab in the rubbing alcohol and use it to get rid of the bugs.
It is also useful to separate the infected plants from other succulents, so that pests do not infect the other plants.
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Trachyandra tortilis propagation
It is a succulent and is therefore very easy to propagate from leaf cuttings. Place the cuttings in a shallow dish of water, and leave them for a few weeks. Once the roots form, plant the new succulent in a well draining soil mix.
You can also propagate Trachyandra tortilis from stem cuttings. To do this, take a cutting from the plant and place it in well draining soil. If you want to speed up the process of propagation, use a rooting hormone powder.
In addition, Trachyandra tortilis can be propagated from seed planted in spring or autumn. When doing so, the seeds need to be germinated at a temperature between 21 and 29°C (70-84° F).
Conclusion
Trachyandra tortilis is a good plant for people who want to grow succulents but do not want to feel overwhelmed by different plants’ different watering requirements. It is well suited for beginners, as it is not hard to grow and is easy to propagate. Trachyandra tortilis is a great succulent to grow in a succulent garden and make a great houseplant.
I hope this article has helped answer any questions you may have had about the care of these unique succulents. Let me know how I’m doing by commenting below!
