Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Conophytum [1029]

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Family: Aizoaceae

family_ja: ハマミズナ

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description_en: Genus of 290 species of dwarf, often slow-growing, clump-forming, perennial succulents, frequently with long roots, found in semi-desert areas with winter rainfall in Namibia and South Africa. Small, fleshy "bodies" comprise 2 united leaves with a central fissure, from which solitary, daisy-like flowers are produced, followed by small, ovoid, fleshy green fruits. After the flowers fade, the leaves gradually shrivel to papery sheaths; new leaves develop through the sheaths after the dormant period. In most climates they are grown in a warm greenhouse as they will not tolerate summer rainfall. In their native regions, grow in a raised bed or scree bed, or in a desert garden.

hardiness_en: Frost tender.

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propagation_en: Surface-sow seed in late winter at 20-25°C (68-77°F) in moist, shady conditions; gradually increase light and reduce humidity after germination. Separate and root complete bodies in late summer.

pests_en: Susceptible to aphids under glass.

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comment_ja: コノフィッタム

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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