Conophytum quaesitum rostratum

Conophytum quaesitum rostratum

Family: Aizoaceae

It is a dwarf almost stemless, succulent, distinguished from the type species for its beak-like lobes. Plants are caespitose and forms dense cushions by means of offshoots, internodes short, l mm. In their normal, natural state each stem has only one pair of leaves at a time though one plant may have dozens of stems and thus dozens of leaf pairs. Flowers are nocturnal small, cream colored and scented.

Sowing instructions: 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: Rem hoogte. Harvest: June 2024