Conophytum marginatum


Botanical Information

FamilyAizoaceae
GenusConophytum
Speciesmarginatum
SynonymsConophytum marginatum subsp. marginatum
CategoryTropicals
OriginNorthern cape, South Africa.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10b - 11a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c - H2
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)1.7
Temperature (°F)35
Height15 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodSeptember, October

Description and Growing Information

ShapeClumping.
LandscapeIn a potted succulent plant collection, in a small rock garden or as a potted patio accent plant.
PropagationBy seed or division.
CultivationPlant in full sun to partial shade in well-draining cactus grade soil.
PestsNone known.
Notable SpecimensThe University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
HabitatIn crevices of soil between sheets of bare quartz.
Bark/Stem DescriptionFleshy succulent bark. Subterranean branches connected to roots.
Leaf Description20 - 100 elongate-obcordate lobed bodies measuring roughly 5 - 30 mm in height and 3 - 6 mm in width that sprout upward erect from subterranean branches.
Flower DescriptionSmall flower similar in appearance to a daisy with a distinguishable perianth tube.
Colour DescriptionPale green flesh occasionally speckled with a deep dark brown. Violet-purple blooms with golden yellow stamen.
Texture DescriptionSmooth and leathery.

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