Lapidaria margaretae

Origin: Northern Cape, South Africa Known as the Karoo Rose, this unique mesemb (Vygie) produces large yellow flowers that turns these stone-like looking plants into a beautiful show. Relatively slow growing but very hardy, do not over water.

Plant Size: Well established adult plant, grown in 7 cm pot is offered. The photo is of the plant for sale.

About Mesembs

The mesembs  are members of the Mesembryanthemaceae (Aizoaceae) is a very large family with about 123 genera and about 1600-1800 known species. The main distribution for the family is in southern Africa with species extending into east Africa, Arabian peninsula, Madagascar, Australia, and New Zealand.  Mesembs are widely-spread and is found in all 9 provinces of South Africa. The plants occupy a wide range of habitats. From dry rocky areas, to high rainfall grass-veld. 

Caring for your Lapidaria

• Pot: Most highly succulent Mesembs are best suited to cultivation in pots. Various Mesembs planted together and using colourful gravel and rocks together in a bowl, makes a beautiful miniature rock garden.

• Soil: The plants prefer a very well-drained growing medium, yet a finer sandier mix is perfect.

• Light: Almost all Mesembs are found growing in very sunny positions. Given too little light the plants will easily stretch and start growing abnormally.

• Water: Most Mesembs are very drought hardy and care should be given to not over-water your plants. Rather too little than too much is my rule. Watering every week or second week is more than efficient, depending on the growing conditions and environment.