5 Argyroderma framesii subsp. hallii Seeds - South African Endemic Succulent - Combined Shipping

Argyroderma framesii subsp. hallii Seeds

South African Endemic Mesemb

Argyroderma is a genus is in the Aizoaceae family consisting of over 50 species of mesembs indigenous to South Africa. The genus name is derived from the Greek words argyros (silver) and derma (skin), which describes the silvery blue-grey-green leaves that are characteristic of this genus. These unique plants are among those known as living stones or stone plants, because their blue-green leaves resemble small stones. They form small clumps of egg-shaped leaves that are cleft in the center. Solitary daisy-like flowers, usually white, yellow, or purple, appear in the cleft. Like most succulents, they prefer to be kept dry in winter and are also damaged by repeated frosts. Their preferred mode of cultivation is a bright and sunny position with gritty free-draining soil. They may be propagated from seed, or careful division of established clumps. All are well suited to pot culture. The plants are extremely popular among collectors. They should be treated like Lithops and watered during the summer. Care, however, must be taken not to water the plants too much lest the leaves split. Argyroderma prefer a well-drained loamy soil; they don’t like frequent repotting and can be grown in relatively small pots for years. They are propagated by seed or division of multi-headed plants. Argyroderma framesii subsp. hallii, synonymously known as Argyroderma hallii or Argyroderma strictum, is a rare South African endemic species found in the Western Cape Province between Koekenaap and Vanrhynsdorp. Argyroderma framesii subsp. hallii is a tufted succulent with tiny purple flowers. It is comparatively larger and stouter than the type. It is a compact, leaf succulent forming small rounded mounds of 10 to 20 plant bodies.