least cone plant

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A tiny evergreen succulent plant producing smooth, grey green, fused leaf-pairs to 3cm tall. The top of the body may be suffused and marked with dark red patterns. In late summer it bears white, night-scented flowers to 2cm

Scientific classification

Species: least cone plant (Conophytum minimum)
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
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Distribution of least cone plant

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Southern Cape Province

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of least cone plant

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least cone plant care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by surface sowing seed at 20-25°C in late winter in moist, shady conditions. Gradually increase light and reduce humidity after germination. Separate and root complete bodies in late summer

Growing

Under glass, grow in a mix of 2 parts loam to 1 part each sharp sand and leaf mould, in full light with low humidity. Water sparingly from late summer to early winter and again in spring; additional fertiliser is not necessary. Conophytums need a dormancy period from late spring till midsummer and should be kept dry at this time

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