How to tend a Conophytum calculus

Also known as: Mesembryanthemum calculus A.Berger, Conophytum calculus var. calculus

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce water during decrustation in summer

Sunlight

Likes light, avoid strong light, put in places with scattered light in summer

Soil

Peat and akadama mixed in 3:1 ratio

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once every 1-2 months in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove dead and rotten part timely

About this plant

Origin
South Africa
Category
Aizoaceae, Conophytum
Size
Diameter ≥ 2 cm, height ≥ 5 cm
Blooming period
Succulent plants, sometimes flowers, yellow flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color green
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