Living Stones. A very unusual plant with modified leaves that resemble small pebbles. Pretty daisy-like flowers. Max Height 2cm. Max Spread 8cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Conophytum pillansii
A very unusual plant with modified leaves that resemble small pebbles. Pretty daisy-like flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Conophytum |
|---|---|
| Species | pillansii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Living Stones |
| Flower Colour | pink, white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Perennial |
| Height | 2cm |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Spread | 8cm |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | yellowish-green |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Keep dry when summer dormant, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Mealy bugs |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation | Seed, Division |
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