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Horizontal Navelwort (Umbilicus horizontalis)

Umbilicus horizontalis is a small, rosette-forming succulent with fleshy, rounded leaves and delicate, pendulous bell-shaped flowers.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light is ideal.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out between waterings.

Soil

Requires well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light is ideal.

Can tolerate some direct sun.

Water

Allow soil to dry out between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Requires well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Avoid frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.

Use diluted succulent fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

Semi-dormant in winter

Leaf Color

Green, Glaucous

Leaf Type

Fleshy, rounded to kidney-shaped

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Cotyledon horizontalis Guss.
Cotyledon peltata J.C.Wendl.
Cotyledon pendulina Batt.
Cotyliphyllum horizontale (Guss.) Link
Umbilicus maroccanus Gand.
Umbilicus rodriguezii Gand.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSaxifragales
  • familyCrassulaceae
  • genusUmbilicus
  • speciesUmbilicus horizontalis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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