Conophytums -- A Succulent Plant from South Africa

Hammer provides extensive information on everything from fertilizers, water quality and pollination techniques for those who wish to try hybridizing or just growing Conophytums from seed. Since the wild populations are in decline due to human activity, successfully propagating these plants in nurseries or simply by collectors is essential to their survival as a genus. The information provided should encourage collectors to explore this possibility as part of their plant-collecting hobby.

Conophytum Species

The bulk of Hammer's book is comprised of descriptions of the known > Conophytum Species. You can learn who first named the species in addition to reading a complete description of each species. Geographical distribution and cultivation tips are provided on a species by species basis. Many are also illustrated with photographs of single plants or of the plant growing in its native habitat. The photographs show the wide variety of coloration and markings found among plants in this genus.

My Recommendation

I am severely addicted to growing plants that are seldom grown, relatively unknown, or just plain weird. Conophytums fit my plant preferences. I am delighted to find a succulent species that actually will do well in light gardens. If you would like to grow unusual plants, this book will definitely be of interest to you. You may purchase it here: succulents.net.

Another Book by Steve Hammer

If you like succulents, Succulents: Nature's Sculptural Wonders, is a book that belongs in your home. Glenn Engman, an outstanding nature photographer, took the photographs for this book. This book is printed on black paper with white print. The black background causes the photographs to appear even more brilliant than they would normally. Each photograph is accompanied by a sentence or two of information which identifies the plant and makes a comment or tow about it. The text is written by Hammer. Although this is primarily a book for the coffee table, every succulent lover will thoroughly enjoy owning this book. This is the book you show your friends to help get them interested in collecting these plants.

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