Conophytum pillansii
Living Pebble
Conophytum species are dwarf cushion-forming succulents although some species are single-bodied. They are tiny plants with leaves ranging 1 - 4cm in length. These leaves are partially or entirely fused along their centers. Conophytum pillansii is one of the larger species with scented, large, daisy-like flowers, purplish red, pink or, rarely, white, they are very showy.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Not Frost hardy
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Light and free draining
Common name
Living Pebble
Latin name
Conophytum pillansii
type
Succulent
family
Aizoaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.20 M
0.10 M
Conophytum pillansii
Conophytum species are dwarf cushion-forming succulents although some species are single-bodied. They are tiny plants with leaves ranging 1 - 4cm in length. These leaves are partially or entirely fused along their centers. Conophytum pillansii is one of the larger species with scented, large, daisy-like flowers, purplish red, pink or, rarely, white, they are very showy.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Mid Summer
This is a winter grower which needs 10 - 12C between late summer and late winter. It requires good drainage as it it is prone to root rot. It can grow outdoors in sunny, dry, rock crevices (protection against winter wet is required) It can also be cultivated in alpine house, in poor, drained soil.
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