two-lobed cone plant

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A clump-forming succulent with two very fleshy grey-green leaves, united below, and solitary bright yellow, daisy-like flowers 3cm across opening in late summer

two-lobed cone plant

Scientific classification

Species
two-lobed cone plant (Conophytum bilobum)
Genus
Conophytum
Family
Aizoaceae
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Toxicity
Cactus Succulent
Plant type
Up to 10 cm
Height
0-0.1 metre
Spread
Semi evergreen
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of two-lobed cone plant

Distribution map

Plant distribution
  • Native
  • Introduced
  • Cultivated

Source:WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries:WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Quick identification of two-lobed cone plant

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two-lobed cone plant care guide

Water minimally, fully dry substrate between rare deep soakings
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Water minimally, fully dry substrate between rare deep soakings

Fertilizing

Highly diluted low-nitrogen succulent feed monthly warm months

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in gentle heat with high humidity reduce the humidity after germination. Propagate by offsets may be taken

Growing

Grow under glass in a mixture of two parts each sharp sand and loam and one part leaf mould, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water sparingly when in growth and keep completely dry at other times. No additional ferrtilizer is needed

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally diseasefree

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

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