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,
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Bloom Season
Flower Color
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Late Fall/Early Winter |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Dinteranthus wilmottianus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower Color | Pale yellow |
| Growth Habit | Stones and pebbles |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a to 11 |
| Mature Size | (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | Namibia and south africa |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Late Fall/Early Winter |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Dinteranthus wilmottianus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower Color | Pale yellow |
| Growth Habit | Stones and pebbles |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a to 11 |
| Mature Size | (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | Namibia and south africa |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
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
Flower Color
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Sun Exposure
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Late Fall/Early Winter |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Dinteranthus wilmottianus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower Color | Pale yellow |
| Growth Habit | Stones and pebbles |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a to 11 |
| Mature Size | (15 Cm) |
| Native Area | Namibia and south africa |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
