Conophytum calculus

Pea-shaped Namaqualand succulent with fragrant flowers — a winter-growing gem.

Supplied asEstablished in pot

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Categories: Indigenous Plants, Succulents

Representative photo of the species — not the individual plant you will receive. Photo: Abu Shawka, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Description

Conophytum calculus forms clusters of smooth, rounded bodies. It is a winter grower that rests in summer inside papery old leaf sheaths.

Available by enquiry. This is a protected South African species. Sale and transport may require provincial permits, which we confirm individually before any sale. Please use the enquiry button to ask about availability.

Plant details

Botanical name	Conophytum calculus
Supplied as	Established in pot
Photos	Representative of the batch — individual plants vary
Light	Very bright light with good airflow; protect from scorching midday sun in summer.
Watering	Water sparingly and only during active growth. Overwatering is the most common cause of loss.
Temperature	Avoid frost and avoid hot, humid, stagnant conditions.
Growth cycle & dormancy	Follow the plant’s own cycle: it rests while old leaves are absorbed by the new pair and during the hottest months.
Substrate	Very gritty mineral mix.

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Additional information

Species	Conophytum calculus

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