Conophytum taylorianum – Rare Dwarf Mesemb
Conophytum taylorianum – Rare Dwarf Mesemb
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Conophytum taylorianum – Rare Dwarf Mesemb

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Conophytum taylorianum is a miniature succulent endemic to the dry regions of South Africa’s Northern Cape. It is especially treasured among collectors for its tiny, paired leaves and compact caespitose habit. Blooming at night with fragrant flowers, it belongs to a unique group of mesembs adapted to extreme aridity and seasonal dormancy.

Distinctive Features

  • Tiny body size: Each head measures only a few millimetres, forming tight clusters over time.
  • Seasonal dormancy: Encases itself in a papery sheath during dormancy to conserve moisture.
  • Fragrant night flowers: Produces small, delicate flowers—typically pink or violet—that open after dusk.

Care Tips

  • Light: Requires bright indirect light or gentle morning sun; avoid harsh afternoon exposure.
  • Water: Minimal watering during growth (autumn to early spring); keep dry in summer dormancy.
  • Humidity: Prefers arid conditions; high humidity can cause rot.
  • Media: Use a sharply draining mix, ideally with fine grit and minimal organic matter.
  • Temperature: Thrives between 5–25°C; avoid frost exposure.
  • Fertiliser: Apply a very dilute, low-nitrogen fertiliser at the start of active growth.
  • Repotting: Rarely needed due to slow growth; repot every few years to refresh the mix.

Additional Notes

  • Best displayed in shallow pans to showcase its form and reduce water retention risks.
  • Non-toxic to pets, but delicate and easily damaged by handling.

Shipping Schedule & Biosecurity Information

  • Dispatch Day: All orders are dispatched on Tuesdays.
  • Cut-off for Same Week Dispatch: Orders must be placed by Monday 7am (AEST) to be sent that week. Orders placed after this will be dispatched the following Tuesday.

WA, NT & TAS Orders

  • Cut-off: Orders to WA, NT and TAS must be placed by Friday 7am (AEST) to be included in the following week’s dispatch.
  • Treatment & Delay: These orders require biosecurity treatment and certification, which is completed each Friday. Please allow an additional 1–2 weeks for processing.

Plant Health Certification (PHAC) Fees

  • $20 fee applies to WA orders.
  • $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
  • This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout.

Conophytum taylorianum – Rare Dwarf Mesemb
Conophytum taylorianum – Rare Dwarf Mesemb

Size: 66mm Pot

Conophytum taylorianum – Rare Dwarf Mesemb
Conophytum taylorianum – Rare Dwarf Mesemb

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