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Cone plant.
Conophytum bilobum
Prononciation koh-no-FY-tum by-LOH-bum
The cone plant is a charming, small succulent that forms unique, fleshy lobes. It is a member of the ice plant family and hails from South Africa. You will love its compact size and the way it blooms with daisy like flowers.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Moyenne
- Type de plante
- Succulent
- Lumière
- Bright, indirect light is best to prevent scorching.
- Lumière en intérieur
- Lumière vive indirecte
- Arrosage
- Tous les 14 à 30 jours
- Taille adulte
- 3 inches
- Croissance
- Lente
Entretien
Keep this plant in a well draining succulent mix and avoid getting water on the leaves to prevent rot. Watch for shriveling during its summer dormancy, which is normal, but provide light water if it looks excessively dehydrated. Ensure it gets plenty of airflow to keep the plant healthy.
- Arrosage
- Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between sessions.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced, diluted succulent fertilizer only during the active growing season.
- Taille
- Only remove dead or dried leaves after the plant has finished its seasonal growth cycle.
- Rempotage
- Repot only when the plant has clearly outgrown its current container.
- Sol
- Gritty, well draining cactus mix
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Fleshy, heart shaped succulent leaves
- Smooth, light green epidermis
- Small, daisy like yellow flowers
- Compact, clumping growth habit
Science
- Famille
- Aizoaceae
- Genre
- Conophytum
- Ordre
- Caryophyllales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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