CONOPHYTUM
| Next to Lithops, Conophytum (or
"Cone Plant") is the most popular genus of the
Mesembs. The small, cone-shaped 'heads' or 'bodies' are
actually pairs of leaves joined to their tips with only a
small opening through which the flower stalk appears in
fall. Large clumps of these small heads develop through
the years. The bi-lobe species such as C. bilobum, have
larger, more elongated leaves with two distinct tips or
lobes. All Conos need a summer dormant period with frequent light sprayings and light shading. They are
shallow-rooted plants and during dormancy much of the
root system dries up. If ordered at this stage, they may
appear dried and rootless, but will put out new roots
when watered in the fall, and the new leaves will burst
through the dried remains of the old. Even in winter they
are never drenched; just frequent light watering. The 'Genus Conophytum a Conograph' is a book written by Steven Hammer and is a must have if you enjoy Conos or think that you might but just don't know enough about them. The text is easy and fun to read and the photographs by John Trager will leave you begging for the tiny jewel-like plants. This book is hard to find so check with your local book dealer for availability. Or contact us for more information. Update: As of 2002, a new book on Conophytums entitled 'Dumpling and his Wife: New Views on the Genus Conophytum', by Steven Hammer is available, this time with most photos by Chris Barnhill. Both books are great references. Try Rainbow Gardens Bookshop for availability. |
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Conophytum bilobum 'Piriforme' | Small, bilobe with smooth leaves. | $4.00
M $7.50 L $15.00 |
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Conophytum blandum | Mini clumping bilobe. | $4.00
M $7.50 L $15.00 XL$20.00 XXL$30.00 |
| Conophytum chanviniae | $5.00
L $15.00 |
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| Conophytum friedrichiae
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Large headed reddish-brown bodies (usually), pinkish flowers. | $5.00
M $7.50 |
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| Conophytum ficiforme 'Worcester' | Beautiful little green ball with red, vein-like markings on top. | $4.00
M$7.50 L $15.00 |
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Conophytum gracilistylum | Cute, mostly flat green leaves, mostly growing side by side; with red stripe along leaf margin | $4.00
M$7.50 L$15.00 XXL 20.00 |
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Conophytum hians | Shortly bi-lobed, pale green bodies, cream to pink flowers. Fast clumper. | $5.00
M $7.50 L $15.00 |
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Conophytum limpidum | Small green, transparent bodies. Good clumper. | $5.00 |
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Conophytum littlewoodii | Tiny, succulent lime-green bodies with lavender and white flowers. Rapid clumper. | $5.00
M $7.50 |
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Conophytum longum | Lime green bodies, similar to C. limpidum. Good clumpers! | $6.00
M $8.00 |
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Conophytum lydiae | Beautiful, green bodies, with striking pink flowers. | $5.00 |
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Conophytum minutum v. nudum | Little round bodies, dark green tops, purple maroon sides. Nice plant! | $5.00
M $7.50 |
| Conophytum meyeri type | Green bilobed leaves, the pair forming a heart shape; yellow flowers. | M $7.50 | |
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Conophytum piriforme | See C. bilobum 'piriforme' | |
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Conophytum praesectum | Translucent green bodies, somewhat taller growing | M $7.50 |
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Conophytum puberulum | Fat bilobe! Yellow flowers. | $4.00
M $7.50 L $15.00 |
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Conophytum quaesitum | Bi-lobed light green bodies, white flowers, compact plant. | $4.00
M $7.50 L $15.00 |
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Conophytum smorenskaduense | Small bilobe with spots all over the leaves and great name. | $5.00 |
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Conophytum tantillum v. inexpectatum | M $7.50 | |
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Conophytum taylorianum ssp. ernianum | Small bi-lobed leaves with dark green dots. | $4.00
M $7.50 |
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Conophytum uviforme | Mounding little balls with dots on top. | $4.00
M $7.50 L $15.00 XXL $25.00 |
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Conophytum verrucosum | Brown-orange bodies, looks very much like a Lithops. Lavender or white flowers. | $5.00 |
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Conophytum violaciflorum | $4.00
M $7.50 L $15.00 XL $20.00 |
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| CONOPHYTUM COLLECTION | 7 different, our choice. A great collection of living 'Marbles' | $25.00 |