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 rainbowgardenbooks.com for availability. |
| Conophytum bilobum subsp. bilobum [meyerae f. apiculatum] | A bi-lobe form with large leaves, yellow flowers | $N/A | |
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Conophytum bilobum 'Piriforme' | Small, bilobe with smooth leaves. | $4.00 |
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Conophytum blandum | Mini clumping bilobe. | $4.00 |
| Conophytum ectypum 'Mabel's Fire' | Square headed clumps with orange-red flowers. | $N/A | |
| Conophytum ficiforme 'Worcester' | Beautiful little green ball with red, vein-like markings on top. | $4.00 | |
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Conophytum flavum | Large, flat, light green heads. | $4.50 |
| Conophytum friedrichiae
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Large headed reddish-brown bodies (usually), pinkish flowers. | $4.00 | |
| Conophytum friedrichiae 'Dinteri' | Larger heads than C. friedrichiae. Pink flowers. | $6.00 | |
| Conophytum friedrichiae 'Triebneri' | Clumping mounds of purple grapes. | $N/A | |
| Conophytum gracilistylum | Cute, mostly flat green leaves, mostly growing side by side; with red stripe along leaf margin | $4.00 | |
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Conophytum hians | Shortly bi-lobed, pale green bodies, cream to pink flowers. Fast clumper. | $4.00 |
| Large clump | $10.00 | ||
| Conophytum khamiesbergense | Nice bi-lobe with rough leaves covered with tiny white dots | $N/A | |
| Conophytum lavisianum | $N/A | ||
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Conophytum limpidum | Small green, transparent bodies. Good clumper. | $4.00 |
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Conophytum littlewoodii | Tiny, succulent lime-green bodies with lavender and white flowers. Rapid clumper. | $N/A |
| Conophytum longum | Lime green bodies, similar to C. limpidum. Good clumpers! | $6.00 | |
| Conophytum lydiae | Beautiful, green bodies, with striking pink flowers. | $4.00 | |
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Conophytum maughanii | Round transparent heads that are green until winter when they turn bright red. VERY COOL!! | $6.00 |
| Conophytum meyeri v. quinarium | Smallish light green bi-lobed bodies, bright yellow flowers. | $4.00 | |
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Conophytum meyeri type | Green bilobed leaves, the pair forming a heart shape; yellow flowers. | $6.00 |
| Conophytum minimum 'wittebergense' | Small, flat bodies covered with beautiful dark lines. Supply very limited. | $6.00 | |
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Conophytum minutum | Small blue-green with pink-purple flowers. Fast clumper. | $4.00 |
| Large clump | $7.50 | ||
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Conophytum minutum v. nudum | Little round bodies, dark green tops, purple maroon sides. Nice plant! | $4.50 |
| Conophytum minutum v. pearsonii | Large flat tops with pink flowers.
Large size. |
$7.50 | |
| Conophytum obcordellum 'ursprunsianum' | Striking dark markings on small green heads. Limited supply. | $N/A | |
| Conophytum pageae | Light green round bodies with nice little "lips" of pinkish red. | $4.00 | |
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Conophytum praesectum | Translucent green bodies, somewhat taller growing | $4.00 |
| Conophytum puberulum | Fat bilobe! Yellow flowers. | $4.00 | |
| Larger clump | $7.50 | ||
| Conophytum pubescens | $4.00 | ||
| Conophytum quaesitum | Bi-lobed light green bodies, white flowers, compact plant. | $4.00 | |
| Large clump | $7.50 | ||
| Conophytum smorenskaduense | Small bilobe with spots all over the leaves and great name. | $4.00 | |
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Conophytum subrissum | Flat tops with pink lips. Limited supply. | $5.00 |
| Conophytum tantillum v. inexpectatum | $4.00 | ||
| Conophytum taylorianum ssp. ernianum | Small bi-lobed leaves with dark green dots. | $4.00 | |
| Large clump | $7.50 | ||
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Conophytum uviforme | Mounding little balls with dots on top. | $4.00 |
| Large clumps | $7.50 | ||
| Conophytum variabile | Tall bi-lobe. | $N/A | |
| Conophytum verrucosum | Brown-orange bodies, looks very much like a Lithops. Lavender or white flowers. | $4.00 | |
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Conophytum violaciflorum | $4.00 | |
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Conopytum wettsteinii | Nice flat top, similar to C. flavum. | $6.00 |
| CONOPHYTUM COLLECTION | 7 different, our choice. A great collection of living 'Marbles' | $25.00 |