Argyroderma subalbum Seeds - Split Rock Plant

Argyroderma subalbum, commonly called the split rock plant, is a small dichotomously branching succulent in the ice plant family, Aizoaceae. A. subalbum is native to South Africa near the northern and western cape. The stemless plant has two bluish gray ovoid leaves that shed each season from the cleavage. New sets of succulent leaves push up from the middle and replace older sets of leaves. Argyroderma subalbum is a singular to clustering plant that does not exceed more than 2 to 3 inches in width and 1 to 2 inches in height for each leaf set. A. subalbum blooms mid fall to winter time with small bright magenta flowers that have white centers and yellow anthers. This species is grown as an ornamental plant for its compact size and unique leaf shape. Argyroderma subalbum grows best in full sun to partial shade, sitting in well-draining soils. Water the plant adequately during winter and keep dry during the summer when leaves are withering and falling off. It is a drought-tolerant speci