Plant Details
How to Grow
The lips plant enjoys a warm growing location. This plant is native to South Africa and is only hardy in planting zones ten and eleven.
For this reason, the plant cannot withstand temperatures below 35-degrees Fahrenheit. If you live outside of planting zones ten and eleven, don’t fret.
You may still grow this plant indoors. The main thing is to ensure you have a container that can support this succulent.
The conophytum pageae lips plant grows to be approximately three feet wide in the ground but only a half foot when growing in a container. It’s a compact, clustering plant.
You should expect to see blooms, similar to a daisy, from fall until the early months of summer. These blooms are typically pink or white.
Whether growing this plant in the ground or in a container, be sure to select a growing location with bright, indirect light.
This plant does best when receiving light in the morning with some protection from the hotter afternoon sun. Too much sunlight during this time can scorch the foliage.
You must also plant in well-draining soil. It’s recommended to select a soil meant specifically for succulents and cacti.
However, the soil doesn’t need to be nutritious as these plants grow well in poor quality dirt. If you can supply these few basic needs, your conophytum pageae lips plant should thrive under your care.
