Conophytum Pageae: Fascinating Succulent With Humanlike Lips

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Conophytum pageae is a cute little succulent known as Lips Plant, Cone Plant, Button Plant, or Dumplings due to its unique shape and growth habit. 

It is an excellent choice for beginning gardeners because it is easy to grow if given the proper care.

Description

C. pageae is a tiny plant that grows in rocky soil and outcroppings in southern Namibia and the Cape provinces of South Africa. 

Uses of conophytum Pageae

Although plants in the Conophytum genus are thought to have sedative properties from a mesembrine alkaloid, their uses extend almost exclusively to the horticultural trade.

Care for Conophytum Pageae

- Light - Temperature - Humidity - Soil - Fertilizer - Water - Propagation - Pests and Diseases - Toxicity

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