truncate cone plant
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A fleshy, perennial succulent forming a clump of globose dark blue-green leaf-pairs with darker dots, and creamy-yellow flowers in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- truncate cone plant (Conophytum truncatum)
- 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 truncate cone plant
Distribution map
Southern Africa (Western Cape)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of truncate cone plant
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truncate cone plant care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in gentle heat with high humidity reduce the humidity after germination, or propagate by offsets
Growing
GrowingGrow 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 disease free
Pests
May be attacked by aphids
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