{"product_id":"ophthalmophyllum-friedrichiae","title":"Ophthalmophyllum friedrichiae","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ophthalmophyllum friedrichiae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOphthalmophyllum friedrichiae, commonly known as Eye leaves, is a stunning tiny succulent that belongs to the family Aizoaceae and genus Conophutum. The plant is native to South Africa and is well known for its fleshy leaves paired up in opposite directions. The soft-to-touch leaves are green to purple or reddish brown with prominent flowers in a deep fissure. The flowers are usually pinkish but can also appear reddish mauve or purple-white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEye leaves plant grows in autumn to spring and goes dormant in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to care for Ophthalmophyllum friedrichiae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\/Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ophthalmophyllum friedrichiae does not like direct sun exposure and must be in the summer shade. Move your plant to a sunny spot in cooler periods of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give your plant less water in summer and water more abundantly in the autumn and spring when new leaves are showing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\/Top dressings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow Ophthalmophyllum friedrichiae in sandy-gritty soil that is exceptionally well in draining excess water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opt for a small to medium-sized container with a drainage hole at the bottom. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePropagation: Eye leaves plant can be propagated by seeds or leaf cuttings. Just take cuttings from the mother plant containing one or more heads along with a fraction of the root. Let it dry and then insert in the soil in optimum conditions. There will be new growth in a couple of days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant is not a heavy feeder, so fertilize every two years, if repotted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mealy bugs and rarely scale are prone to attack Ophthalmophyllum friedrichiae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary color: green \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSecondary color: reddish brown \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBloom color: pinkish or white \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCold hardiness: zone 9a – 11 \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct format: 2\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuitability: balcony, garden \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePropagation: seeds or leaf cuttings \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecial characteristic: showy, non-toxic \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Next Gardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67791771238678,"sku":"uoz1792721946234","price":4.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/9238\/8374\/files\/ophthalmophyllum-friedrichiae_1.jpg?v=1792721953","url":"https:\/\/kimtrellis.shop\/products\/ophthalmophyllum-friedrichiae","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}