Welwitschia mirabilis (Welwitschia) - Image 1

Botanical name: Welwitschia mirabilis

Common names: Welwitschia, Tumboa

Family: Welwitschiaceae

Origin: Namib Desert

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryOrnamental foliage
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Welwitschia mirabilis (Welwitschia) green leaves with brown cones, close up of unique desert plant specimen.
Welwitschia mirabilis (Welwitschia) showing thick leaves attached to woody base with brown cones in pot.
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