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Conophytum regale Cultivation Guide: Lighting, Care & Collection Numbers

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Conophytum regale is found exclusively in the Ratelpoort area, north of Springbok in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province, where it grows in rock crevices and does not require very high light intensity. Under normal conditions, I have observed that plants grown in greenhouses generally show poorer condition and smaller “eyes” compared to those grown indoors. Even … Read more

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