Cheiridopsis peculiaris *Blue Winter Growing Mesemb* Caudiciform puberulus Family: Aizoaceae

puberulus Family: Aizoaceae

When the leaves are first coming out for the year they are at their most intense reddish purple

I expect next year they will be somewhat larger but still have the same leaf shape

They need very well drained soil and should be watered sparingly

I am uncertain of the true variety name for this plant

Cheiridopsis peculiaris *Blue Winter Growing Mesemb* Caudiciform puberulus Family: AizoaceaeCheiridopsis peculiaris The most unusual (peculiar?) species of Cheiridopsis. This species has two flat, nearly triangular leaves blue green leaves, two (or four) upright fused leaves and big yellow flowers. It is a winter grower so leaves form in late summer to early fall and persist through the spring. Then in late spring or early summer the leaves will die back and the plant will go dormant. It may look dead but isn't! Will clump in time. Easy to