Care Guides

The Ultimate Guide to Conophytum Cultivation (Expert Advice by Terry Smale)

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Introduction Conophytums grow in western South Africa and southwestern Namibia. This region has a Mediterranean climate with winter rainfall and dry summers. Therefore, Conophytums in the wild grow in winter, and this characteristic is retained in cultivation. Their cultivation is significantly different from cacti. It is recommended to grow them separately from cacti in the … Read more

Beginner’s Guide to Growing Conophytum

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Quick Summary: Conophytums are South African winter-growers. They require active watering in autumn-winter, strict water withholding during summer dormancy, and a sharp, well-draining soil mix (40% coarse grit, 40% fine grit, 20% organic). Prologue: Discovering the Beauty of Conophytum Perhaps it is the first ray of morning sunlight falling upon them, or maybe the moment … Read more