The strange appearance of Dinteranthus have made them very popular in succulent collections. They are similar in habit to Lithops but grows above ground. They are also called mimicry plants as they show a striking similarity to their background rocks and are difficult to detect when not in flower. The Dinteranthus have a pebbly look and are commonly known as pebble plants or living stones; each species is associated with one particular type of rock formation and occurs nowhere else. This camouflage also reduces the need for chemical defenses against herbivores.
Flowers: Solitary, yellow or whitish often tipped with reddish, filaments basally white erect, staminodes absent,
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Late Fall/Early Winter |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Dinteranthus wilmottianus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower Color | Pale yellow |
| Growth Habit | Stones and pebbles |
| Mature Size | (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | Namibia and south africa |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesLovely plant!
This little guy is so sweet with little freckles and a pinkish border on the leaves. I am trying to not water him while he is opening up to form new leaves. Love these healthy strong plants!
United StatesLove it!
Arrived healthy and looks amazing. I love these little guys and hope to get more soon. Love shopping with Planet Desert. I ALWAYS get my plants looking better than in the stores.
United StatesMY GORGEOUS DINTERANTHUS
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL SPECIMEN! Very nicely packaged and arrived with no damage. i highly recommend Planet Desert!
United StatesDinteranthus
Interesting plant just split can’t wait for its future blooms
Perfect little plant. Will order anoth...
Perfect little plant. Will order another at some point because I put it outside in the sun and a squirrel ate it. The squirrel gives it five stars!
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The strange appearance of Dinteranthus have made them very popular in succulent collections. They are similar in habit to Lithops but grows above ground. They are also called mimicry plants as they show a striking similarity to their background rocks and are difficult to detect when not in flower. The Dinteranthus have a pebbly look and are commonly known as pebble plants or living stones; each species is associated with one particular type of rock formation and occurs nowhere else. This camouflage also reduces the need for chemical defenses against herbivores.
Flowers: Solitary, yellow or whitish often tipped with reddish, filaments basally white erect, staminodes absent,
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Late Fall/Early Winter |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Dinteranthus wilmottianus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower Color | Pale yellow |
| Growth Habit | Stones and pebbles |
| Mature Size | (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | Namibia and south africa |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesLovely plant!
This little guy is so sweet with little freckles and a pinkish border on the leaves. I am trying to not water him while he is opening up to form new leaves. Love these healthy strong plants!
United StatesLove it!
Arrived healthy and looks amazing. I love these little guys and hope to get more soon. Love shopping with Planet Desert. I ALWAYS get my plants looking better than in the stores.
United StatesMY GORGEOUS DINTERANTHUS
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL SPECIMEN! Very nicely packaged and arrived with no damage. i highly recommend Planet Desert!
United StatesDinteranthus
Interesting plant just split can’t wait for its future blooms
Perfect little plant. Will order anoth...
Perfect little plant. Will order another at some point because I put it outside in the sun and a squirrel ate it. The squirrel gives it five stars!