... With thanks to Ernst van Jaarsveld for images May 2014   Conophytum calculus subsp . calculus is a small, but very ... As for most Conophytums, this species flowers in autumn. Conophytum calculus subsp . calculus has spicy, ... have been known to live as long as 40 to 50 years. The Conophytum genus as a whole is endemic to the winter rainfall ...

... where the rainfall varies between 50-200 mm per year. Conophytum ficiforme is found on steep slopes of rocky ... parent plant, and close again once the capsule dries out. Conophytum The trade in wild-plant material is thoughtless ... genus are available from cuttings or seed. Most species of Conophytum will live indefinitely with proper care. Growing ...

... three Cape provinces) and the southern parts of Namibia. Conophytum truncatum , however, has its centre of abundance ... very faint scent, while during the day the flowers close. Conophytum This species is very easy to grow and very ... the growing season; no rooting hormones are necessary. Conophytum literally means cone-shaped, and the specific ...