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Conophytum lithopsoides

 
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Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Conophytum (koh-no-FY-tum) (Info)
Species: lithopsoides (ly-thops-OH-id-eez) (Info)

Synonym:Conophytum lithopsoides subsp. lithopsoides
Synonym:Conophytum kennedyi

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
Purple

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive thistlesifter On Aug 29, 2008, thistlesifter from Vista, CA wrote:

Plant color variable based on many factors. This is named appropriately in that it has many characteristics of its related mesemb Lithops. It has similar growth and flowering period. However, its seed and flower are very much Conophytum.

Positive palmbob On Sep 16, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA
(Zone 9b) wrote:

small brownish smooth 'living rock' plant with dark purple to light purple flowers in fall. Looks best in pots

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Bonsall, California
Vista, California



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