San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | neutral
This is a Mimicry Mesembryanthemums (Mimicry Mesembs). Both in colour and shape, these plants resemble the stones and pebbles found in th...Read Moreeir natural homes. Their forms and colors have developed in order to allow them to live in the harsh conditions of their natural environment, the southern part of continental Africa.
Care:
"Always given absolute maximum light and sun. The only exception to this is seedlings in their first year.
Water only in the growing season and then soak about once a week. When in doubt DON'T WATER. Where the resting season is in the winter and central heating gives very dry air in the home, give a light top spray once a week to simulate the desert dew and prevent excessive dehydration.
Use a sandy open soil with a fair amount of lime (pH factor in the order of 5 to 10). Good drainage is critical.
Never let the temperatures go below freezing, preferably not below 5 C. Strictly speaking this applies to most but not all species, but unless you know the hardiness of a given species (and these are not well established) it is wise to keep to this rule." Source:Ken Hancock, A Layman's Guide to
Mimicry Mesembryanthemums.
Propagation: from seed (very small)
by dividing new plants formed at the base of the "mother" plant
This is a Mimicry Mesembryanthemums (Mimicry Mesembs). Both in colour and shape, these plants resemble the stones and pebbles found in th...Read More