Conophytum meyeri Caudiciform The petioles (leaf stalks) of

The petioles (leaf stalks) of each leaf turn into spines when the leaf dies

It only grows a few inches tall but spreads horizontally forming a clump a foot or more across in time

at least when young

The Bishop's Cap cactus

As the leaves mature over the following months they become more purple gray

Conophytum meyeri Caudiciform The petioles (leaf stalks) ofConophytum meyeri A cute Lithops relative with rounded blue green leaves with two small lobes at the top. Like most plants in this group it produces leaves in pairs, usually one pair per year, although they are so fused together they look like a single leaf. Will form offsets in time forming nice clumps. Easy to grow as long as you don't overwater it. Protect from frost and hot afternoon sun. Conophytum is a winter growing plant. They are active from