This is my biggest one (~4y) and coming out of winter in Australia, it feels a bit soft overall so I tipped it over to check the roots. It also has a spot of mould(?) at the top). Picture also shows yellowing / brown underside.
I normally keep them on the dry side during warm months and no watering when below 10c.
- Is it healthy and I’m fussing over nothing?
- The underside is just corking right? It’s soft when pressed around the transition area from yellow to green
by jimmyxs
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I can’t speak for Australia. I’m in southern California which is similar climate to South Africa where E. obesa is from.
Generally speaking, in a well draining mix these plants can take full sun, and full rain in the winter months. I grow my southern South African species outdoors fully exposed all year long. They can stress a bit in the summer (but that’s natural, I don’t personally believe in pampering plants that aren’t from environments which pamper them).
Short of the long, they can take sun and rain fine in a well draining mix. Try and dry out the mold a bit but I wouldn’t let the roots dry too much. Then commence some light watering and ramp up.
Corking is fine. I wouldn’t worry of the yellowing unless it begins taking over the plant. May want some fertilizer.
It definitely gets below 10c here in the winter, they’re fine getting rained on in that time. I’d be careful if it starts getting below 4-5c.