Description
Argyroderma fissum (brevipes, braunsii) (Mesembryanthemaceae) It is a miniature clump-forming perennial succulent less than 20 cm in height with age up to 30 cm (or more) in diameter, that can form huge mats of bluish-green finger-like leaves which are quite different to the silver-grey, split-egg plant body found in the rest of the genus. The flowers are solitary magenta with a white centre, but also yellow, pink, or red. Sowing : Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 20-25°C. Cover with peat or sand. Locality : Knersvlakte. Harvest : January 2023
