Plover eggs, Knuppelplakkie
Scientific Name: Adromischus cooperi A. Berger
Synonym: Adromischus festivus, Cotyledon cooperi
Family: Crassulaceae
USDA: 9-11
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F (-7°C) for short periods
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: South Africa (Eastern Cape, Noorsveld)
Growth Habits: Dwarf succulent, up to 3 inches tall (7 cm), leaves 1 to 2 inches long (2.5 to 5 cm)
Watering Needs: Let the soil dry between soaking, in the wild, it receives rain mostly in spring and fall.
Propagation: Leaf cuttings, seeds
Blooming Habits:
Pinkish flowers, dusty looking, on a 10 inches tall inflorescence (25 cm)
Culture:
Check for mealybugs.
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