Conophytum piluliforme is a compact, mat-forming succulent with small, rounded, grey-green leaf pairs that split into segmented bodies. It produces daisy-like flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
75% intensity
Can tolerate some direct morning sun, but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
25% intensity
Reduce watering significantly during summer dormancy.
Gritty, well-draining
50% intensity
Moderate to warm temperatures during the growing season.
50% intensity
Tolerates cool to mild temperatures in winter, with a slight resting period.
Infrequent and diluted.
10% intensity
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer very sparingly during active growth.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water sparingly during the growing season (autumn to spring). Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Reduce watering significantly during the summer dormancy period, providing only enough to prevent extreme shriveling. Overwatering is the most common cause of death for Conophytum.
Pruning is generally not required for Conophytum piluliforme. If a plant becomes leggy or overgrown, you can carefully remove individual, dying leaves or offsets to improve aesthetics or airflow.
This is typically done during the dormant season or at the beginning of the growing season.
Propagation is primarily achieved through offsets or division. Carefully separate offsets when the plant is dry, typically during the autumn or spring.
Allow the cut surface to callus over for a few days before potting into well-draining soil. Seed propagation is also possible but more challenging.
Repot Conophytum piluliforme every 2-4 years, or when the pot becomes crowded or the soil is depleted. The best time to repot is in early autumn, just before the start of the active growing season.
Use a very gritty, fast-draining succulent or cactus mix.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Conophytum |
| Species | Conophytum piluliforme |
Similar in genus Conophytum
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