Description
Cheiridopsis purpurea. Mesembryanthemaceae. It is a small clump-forming succulent that produces leaves in pairs, with one or two pairs per branch. The leaves are joined together when young, and separate as they mature. They are triangular and keeled, sometimes with teeth along the keel, 30-50 mm long, with a typical blue-green colour and with transparent dots. 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 : Richtersveld. Harvest : January 2023
