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
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
two-lobed cone plant pictures
Distribution of two-lobed cone plant
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source:WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries:WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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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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- Ideal temperature
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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