Conophytum hyracis
A dwarf mesemb from South Africa's Cape provinces with no georeferenced wild records here. Grow it like other Conophytum: a winter grower that rests dry through summer, in bright light and a mineral mix.
At home, aim for
Day
Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Dry airBand in Plantistry
Light
Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)
Where it grows wild
Presumably quartz or rock crevices in arid shrubland like most Conophytum; the species-level habitat is undocumented here.
No elevation data.
Northern CapeWestern Cape
🔒 Growing it like that
The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:
✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild
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