Dinteranthus microspermus ssp. puberulus

As I've been known to do as Winter approaches, I'm pulling this photo from archives. It's a wonderful African mesemb called Dinteranthus microspermus ssp. puberulus. These are summer growers and they're quite easy to grow...good drainage and don't over-water, especially during the winter!

Had an enjoyable evening with other Lewis & Clark College alumni (my undergraduate school, where I majored in philosophy - many years ago). Tomorrow night (or, I guess it's now tonight) I'll be with the Oregon Cactus & Succulent Society. For you local cactus & succulent people, hope to see you there!

Dinteranthus microspermus ssp. puberulus

The Dinteranthus are blooming. The first picture shows both a new flower and a "late stage" flower. Quite the amazing plants.

Finally, a photo of the same at the botanical garden in Göttingen, Germany.

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And I'm kind of in that "late stage" right now. Way too late at night after a very busy day.  More chat another time.