Conophytum globosum

Conophytum globosum. It is a dwarf succulent, with a ground cover habit, composed of glabrous paired leaves of an opaque glaucous color, without the typical dark spots. Its name derives from the globular shape of its bodies. Sowing: The small seeds can be sown in pots of fine, well-drained sand, any time during the summer months when temperatures are warm. Cover the seeds with a very fine layer of grit and water from below with a fungicide to prevent damping off. For the first 3-4 days cover the pots with a sheet of glass/clear Perspex to keep the humidity levels high. Remove the glass and replace it with light shade cloth and mist once or twice a day for the next two weeks after which most seeds should have germinated. From then on misting can be reduced to every second and then every third day as the little plants grow. Locality: Loerkop. Harvest: January 2022