About Adromischus maculatus (Salm-Dyck) Lem.
Adromischus maculatus (Salm-Dyck) Lem. is a mat-forming succulent perennial that grows up to 35 cm (14 in) tall. It produces thick spade-shaped leaves that grow from a short, prostrate, woody stem. The species shows variable leaf colouring: some individuals have plain green leaves, while others have leaves covered in maroon or brown blotches. This spotted pattern gives the species its Latin specific epithet maculatus, which means "spotted". From December to January, which is summer in its native range, it produces tubular green inflorescences that grow on branches 25–30 cm (9.8–11.8 in) long, with pink or white lobes. In the wild, Adromischus maculatus grows on sunny sandstone slopes in South Africa's Langeberg Mountains. It is widely cultivated, but cannot tolerate prolonged frost. For this reason, it is usually grown indoors as a houseplant in temperate regions. It has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
