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Related to lithops. Small squishy spheres clustering together are adorable. Winter grower active autumn-winter.
Conophytum is a genus of dwarf succulent plants in the family Aizoaceae, endemic to the winter-rainfall regions of southern Namibia and the Cape Provinces of South Africa, where they grow in rocky quartz fields and gravel plains. Closely related to Lithops, they have similarly fused, highly succulent leaf pairs that form button-shaped, cone-shaped, or bilobed bodies just a few centimeters across. Common names include cone plants, dumplings, and button plants. In autumn, solitary flowers emerge from the central fissure in colors ranging from white and yellow to vivid pink, magenta, and orange; many species are night-blooming. As winter-growing plants, they are active from autumn through spring and enter a dry dormancy in summer, protected by their papery outer skin. Watering should be very light during the growing season and completely withheld in summer. Fast-draining mineral soil and ample light are essential.
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Origen
southern Namibia and the western and southern Cape Provinces of South Africa
Esperanza de vida
10+ years
Tamaño
1-3cm (per head)
Temperatura
5〜25℃
Humedad
30〜50%
Bright location. Avoid direct summer sun
Mist autumn-spring. Complete drought in summer
Grows autumn-spring. Dormant in summer
Sheds once yearly — no water during shedding
Weak to heat and humidity — ensure good ventilation
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
La temperatura ideal para Conophytum es 5〜25℃. La humedad recomendada es 30〜50%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
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La esperanza de vida promedio de Conophytum es 10+ years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Conophytum típicamente alcanza 1-3cm (per head) como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
El precio de Conophytum varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.