HAWORTHIA AND SUCCULENT AUCTION



This blog is dedicated to plants from desert regions around the world as well as plants that have adapted to withstand arid conditions, but do not occur in real deserts. Many of the plants are found in arid semi-desert regions. There will be a greater emphasis on succulent plants, but others will also be included. This blog deals with desert plants of the Americas, Africa, Arabia and others. We are situated in South Africa and South African plants are likely to feature more dominantly. The pictures taken are from our private botanical desert garden at Leopoort near Oudtshoorn, from plants in nature, as well as other collections.


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Gibbaeum dispar


The distribution of Gibbaeum dispar is confined to the areas around Vanwyksdorp in the Little Karoo. From all of the several Gibbaeum species that are found, Gibbaeum dispar seems to prefer bare, desert-like, shale outcroppings while most others prefer quartzite pebbles.

Locally the plants are known as "Bababoudjies" (Baby Buttocks) or Shark Heads.

Gibbaeum dispar does germinate from seed, but it seems that the plants are slightly more difficult to grow then others from the genus.


Gibbaeum disparGibbaeum dispar in habitat near Vanwyksdorp.


Gibbaeum disparGibbaeum dispar.

Desert PlantsGibbaeum dispar natural habitat.

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