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ruby necklace succulent plant Ruby Necklace Plant – Trailing Purple SucculentDispatch in 2 3 days Country of origin: India It's Compulsory to make unboxing video of parcel for refunds within 24 hours. Bare Rooted Overview of Othonna Capensis Common Name: String of Rubies, Ruby Necklace, Little Pickles Botanical Name: Othonna capensis Family: Asteraceae Type: Succulent Mature Size: 212 inches long, 48 inches wide Native Area: South Africa Hardiness Zones: 9 11 (USDA)Othonna capensis, commonly known as the String of Rubies or
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Overview of Othonna Capensis
Common Name: String of Rubies, Ruby Necklace, Little Pickles
Botanical Name: Othonna capensis
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Succulent
Mature Size: 2–12 inches long, 4–8 inches wide
Native Area: South Africa
Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (USDA)Othonna capensis, commonly known as the String of Rubies or Ruby Necklace, is a popular trailing succulent characterized by its vibrant, fleshy leaves that can turn a striking ruby red when exposed to bright sunlight. This plant is not only visually appealing but also relatively easy to care for, making it a favorite among succulent enthusiasts.
Care Instructions
Light Requirements
- Ideal Exposure: Othonna capensis thrives in full sun to partial shade. It requires at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Indoors, place it near a bright south-facing window or under strong grow lights to maintain its vibrant color.
Soil and Potting
- Soil Type: Use a well-draining soil mix, such as cactus or succulent potting mix. A mixture of two parts succulent soil and one part perlite or pumice is ideal for excellent drainage.
- Potting Tip: Ensure pots have drainage holes to prevent water accumulation.
Watering
- Watering Schedule: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil is dry, typically every 1 to 3 weeks depending on environmental conditions.
- Signs of Overwatering: Yellowing leaves or mushy stems indicate overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
Temperature and Humidity
- Optimal Temperature: This succulent prefers temperatures between 65°F to 85°F (18°C to 29°C) and should not be exposed to temperatures below 50°F (10°C) for extended periods.
- Humidity Needs: Othonna capensis thrives in low humidity environments typical of its native habitat.
Fertilization
- Feeding Schedule: Fertilize sparingly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a diluted fertilizer low in nitrogen. Frequent fertilization is not necessary.
Common Issues
Pests
- Othonna capensis can be susceptible to pests such as mealybugs and aphids. Regularly inspect the plant for signs of infestation and treat promptly if needed.
Diseases
- Overwatering is the primary concern for this succulent. Proper watering techniques are essential to prevent root rot.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How often should I water my Othonna capensis?
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, typically every 1 to 3 weeks depending on the season and environmental conditions. -
Can I grow Othonna capensis outdoors?
Yes, it can be grown outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11 but should be protected from frost and extreme cold. -
Why are my plant's leaves turning yellow?
Yellowing leaves may indicate overwatering or insufficient light. Adjust your watering habits and ensure adequate sunlight exposure. -
How do I propagate Othonna capensis?
Propagation can be done through stem cuttings. Allow cuttings to callous for a few days before placing them in well-draining soil. Keep the soil barely moist until roots establish. -
Is Othonna capensis toxic?
This plant is generally considered non-toxic; however, it’s best kept away from pets and small children who may ingest parts of the plant.By following these care guidelines, Othonna capensis can thrive, adding vibrant color and unique beauty to your indoor or outdoor garden space.
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Completely Satisfied as a highschool Junior.
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As a current high school junior, it's sometimes frustrating and difficult to pull together all this information for colleges. And a lot of guidebooks are written for the middle 50% of the market, so students who want to apply to more selective or liberal arts schools are left out.
And that's why I recommend this book. Unlike other review books, this one gave advice on getting into all types of colleges. It differentiated admission advice for selective colleges (such as Harvard and Duke) vs. other colleges (such as state colleges). That's really helpful to me because I plan on applying to more selective schools and the generic info in guidebooks weren't cutting it for me.
I thoroughly recommend this book because I definitely learned something new about the admission process in every page and it definitely gave me ideas on how to set up my applications. It gives a lot of good advice on how to make your activities and even the smallest hobbies application friendly. It goes into the most important parts of the application process based on the type of schools your applying to, financial aid, college visits, testing, transferring, making decisions once you're accepted, as well as providing charts and checklists to help guide you through the process.
So from a current high school junior who is in the top 5% of her class, I can tell you that this book helps. This is the one guide that literally works for everybody. I plan on referring to it for the rest of the year as I plan my events and applications as well as through senior year as I make my decisions and sit through interviews. I may even leave it for my younger sister to use when her time comes. It's that helpful.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2013
★★★★★ 4
Informative
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This book was one of several college informaion books I checked out from our local library. This one was the best - informative, objective and not-too-lengthy or not-too-short for each important element of college selection and application processes. So, I decided to buy one to keep at home. I wish the paper is thicker and better quality. Whenever I use highlighter, it got through its back-page.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2013
★★★★★ 5
Excellent advice
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I've been working in College Student Affairs for almost 10 years (admissions & academic advising.) I bought this as a gift for my godson, who was a sophomore in high school at the time. I chose this book because it didn't put pressure on kids to pick the big name school with the highest price tag they were accepted to. It gave good advice bout finding out and figuring out what schools would be a good "fit" for them. It also had some good advice about taking & prepping for the SATs - which made it a good choice fod my godson even though he is a couple years away from filling out his applications!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2012
★★★★★ 5
Highly Recommended
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Superb book that eased my parental anxieties and has proven very helpful to my college-applicant daughter. Even though it was published in 2011, it is *not* dated (something I worried about). Sure, it will probably need an update by 2020 or so, but most of the info is not very time-sensitive to begin with.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2017
★★★★★ 3
Good place to start
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I am an independent college adviser based in California and I recommend this book to my clients but only at the very beginning of the process (mostly to the parents of rising high school freshmen and sophomores).
This book is a good place to start especially for many of the foreign educated or immigrant families, who are new to the US College Admission process. The parents do tell us that the book loses its effectiveness once they gain knowledge of the process and/or they begin working one-on-one with an independent and/or become more conscious about meeting the high school counselors early in the process.
I personally like the fact that once this book is overviewed by the families, we can spend more time addressing specific concerns and giving more customized advice. As a result we only need quarterly meetings and these meetings are extremely targeted.
The problem with this book though is it reads like a huge information session by colleges. Those of you who have attended some of the information sessions will know what I mean. The insights provided by the deans and admission officers of various colleges sound somewhat like a "sales pitch" at times and at other times are misleading. I also recommend my students to keep their knowledge up to date by referring to various free resources such as Nancy Griesemer's educational articles in Washington Examiner Online, or the Choice Blog. I spend considerable time volunteering my services at a high school in a mixed/low income neighborhoods; I wish the price had been more reasonable considering that this is a basic book.
Lastly as members of NACAC (National Association of College Admission Counseling), all of us in the admissions field (College Admission Officers, High School Counselors, and Independent Counselors) subscribe to certain codes of ethics and one of the Statements of Good Practice says this about Fairness and Equity: We believe our members have a responsibility to treat one another and students in a fundamentally fair and equitable manner. Unfortunately, Ms. Mamlet and Ms. VanDeVelde do a great disservice by being disrespectful to a large community of Independent College Advisers, many of whom are needed when the high school counselors are juggling with case loads of 200-300 students each and are unable to keep up with the changing scene of college admissions (either due to the lack of funding or time). Gone are the days when people went to some "quack-independents" who promised admissions to Ivy Leagues--sure there are some of those but if families are careful in their research, they will soon find out that these Independents do not belong to any authentic professional organizations such as the NACAC, HECA or IECA. Most students who come to the authentic professionals are motivated to find their right fit college, explore their own strengths and weaknesses and find the best match for their talents, interests and financial situation. Most independents offer services that are reasonably priced. If Ms. Mamlet and VanDeVelde show more commitment to researching folks on the other side of the spectrum, I am sure that their book will be more enlightening.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2013