Dinteranthus wilmottianus
(This plant comes in a 3.5" pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
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
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United StatesThis 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 StatesBeautiful plant, perfectly potted, perfectly packaged, shipped promptly, just like several others I purchased from Planet Desert. I highly recommend this dealer.
United StatesNice to open the delivery box, find the Dinteranthus perfectly safe, sound, and as pictured. Acclimated quickly over the week ahead, and within weeks split began showing two new "leaves" going into December. A healthy plant - thanks!
United StatesBeautiful plant, as usual. Planet Desert does a fantastic job and their packaging is without equal.
