Branches freely, produces many flowers
The species of Mitrophyllum are winter growing South African mesembs. They produce two different types of leaves: One pair of divided, spreading leaves, and another pair of two leaves fused, forming a rounded cone. Both type of leaves are present only for some time in winter. Their colour is jade green and eventually turns whitish-brown when they go dormant in the hotter and drier months. In Summer, only one pair stays alive, protected withing the dry papery sheats of the former, dead leaves.
Cultivation |
Protected |
Plant origin |
Africa |
Presentation |
Bare root |
Max. Size |
0cm-10cm |
Botanical family |
Aizoaceae |
Light |
Sun |
Minimum winter temperature |
-5 ºC to 5 ºC |
Plant type |
Herbaceous |
Care |
Pot |
Shape |
Succulents |