Conophytum truncatum
truncate cone plant
A fleshy, perennial succulent forming a clump of globose dark blue-green leaf-pairs with darker dots, and creamy-yellow flowers in autumn
Synonyms
Conophytum subglobosumConophytum translucens
see moreConophytum orientale
Conophytum wagneriorum
Conophytum truncatellum
Conophytum steytlervillense
Conophytum multipunctatum
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Green | |||
| Autumn | Blue Green | |||
| Winter | Blue Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Conophytum are dwarf succulent perennials forming clumps of "bodies" comprising a pair of very fleshy leaves, united in the lower part, with solitary daisy-like flowers appearing from the central fissure; the leaves usually shrivel after flowering
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S Africa (W Cape)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a mixture of two parts each sharp sand and loam and one part leaf mould, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water sparingly when in growth and keep completely dry at other times. No additional ferrtilizer is needed
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in gentle heat with high humidity reduce the humidity after germination, or propagate by offsets
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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