Conophytum Fruitescens
Living Pebble 'Frutescens'
Conophytum species are dwarf cushion-forming succulents although some species are single-bodied. They are tiny plants with leaves ranging 1 - 4cm in length. These leaves are partially or entirely fused along their centers. Conophytum bilobum is an easy to grow species which produces yellow flowers. It is a winter grower which is most active from late winter until late spring and is usually dormant in summer but in favourable growing conditions it keeps going over the summer.
Contributed by @cactusnut
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Not Frost hardy
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Light and free draining
Common name
Living Pebble 'Frutescens'
Latin name
Conophytum Fruitescens
type
Succulent
family
Aizoaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.20 M
0.10 M
Conophytum Fruitescens
Conophytum species are dwarf cushion-forming succulents although some species are single-bodied. They are tiny plants with leaves ranging 1 - 4cm in length. These leaves are partially or entirely fused along their centers. Conophytum bilobum is an easy to grow species which produces yellow flowers. It is a winter grower which is most active from late winter until late spring and is usually dormant in summer but in favourable growing conditions it keeps going over the summer.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Mid Summer
This is a winter grower which needs 10 - 12C between late summer and late winter. It requires good drainage as it it is prone to root rot. It can grow outdoors in sunny, dry, rock crevices (protection against winter wet is required) It can also be cultivated in alpine house, in poor, drained soil.
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