Lapidaria margaretae
Common name:
Karoo Rose
Stratification/ Scarification: None
Germination:
Sow seed in pots or trays of moist peat/sand mix compost and
cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a
propagator or warm place and keep at a constant temperature of between 20-25ºC
(68-77ºF). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep
the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually
take 30-180 days, it can take longer, don’t give up.
Description:
Lapidaria margaretae, commonly called Karoo Rose, is a
monotypic genus used nowadays to be included in Argyroderma. Its origin is in
Southern Namibia and Northern Cape in South Africa. It grows sunken, on quartz
plains, or in crevices, or red sand, usually in Northeast-facing gentle hill
slope. These are short-stemmed succulents which grow in clumps of up to eight
leaves together. In ideal light, they take on an almost lavender color,
especially along the leaf margins. They produce large gorgeous vivid
yellow-orange flower. Hardiness zones 9-11, (-5°C/25°F, 4°C/40°F). Water during
the growing season about once every one to two weeks, depending on the humidity
of the air, like a cactus, and then leave it to drain well and to dry out
completely before watering again. If in doubt, don’t water; it is unlikely to
die from underwatering. Do not over-water as they are very greedy drinkers and
split within a day or so if given too much water. Use a commercial cactus and
succulent soil mixture. Grow in full sun.
Store Policies
All seeds will come in a resalable
plastic zip lock bag wrapped in a protectant so the seeds are not damaged by
shipping machines. All seed packets contain no fillers or other weeds or seeds
mixed in. Most have been harvested by hand & all test at a high germination
rate.
Seed Count
All seed counts should be considered estimates as the seeds is
packaged by hand, there is 2-3 more or less in a bag. We do our best to
ensure accuracy and will often add extra seeds. However, all estimates are
final.
Shipping
Seeds will ship without tracking numbers. Items
will be shipped 1-3 business days of receiving payment. Plants will be shipped
via USPS. Shipping usually takes anywhere from 3-5 days.
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Important! Please Read!
All seeds have been test sown to ensure germination.
Please familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your
seeds before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing
instructions can be found under each listing.
We Cannot Guarantee how much you will be able
to grow, as too many variables come into play, soil condition, your ability to
garden, weather etc. I guarantee that they arrive as described and are in good
viable condition and the germination rates are accurate.
Mateo (verified owner) –
The product is firmly packed.
Aadarsh (verified owner) –
So far so good!
Camden (verified owner) –
Easy to grow beautiful
Nathaniel (verified owner) –
Very healthy seeds! Well worth it.
Owen (verified owner) –
These seeds came right up and started producing squash. Can’t ask for more than that.