Pleiospilos compactus subsp. compactus is widely distributed in the Little Karoo where the plants are often found on shale outcroppings growing in full sunlight.

Pleiospilos compactus subsp. compactus is easy to grow from seed, or plant cuttings.
As with most succulents, the cutting should be allowed to dry in the shade for a few days or even weeks before planting. Cuttings will root quicky in moist neutral peat.

The plants can withstand long periods of drought.


Pleiospilos compactus subsp. compactus flowering in habitat.

Fresh seed of Pleiospilos bolusii available here:
 
Pleiospilos bolusii is a small succulent desert plant endemic to the Eastern Cape in South Africa. The plants are found in the areas of Graaff-Reinet and Aberdeen, and are often refered to as "Living Stones", because Pleiospilos bolusii, similar to some others in the group , resemble the stones amongst which they grow. Other synonyms include "Liver Plant".

The globose boat shaped leaves of Pleiospilos bolusii make it a very unusual and attractive plant. The yellow flowers are typical of many other members of the family Aizoaceae.

Pleiospilos bolusii should be kept in a sunny warm place and watered sparingly. The plants are easy to propagate from seed, which germinates readily.



Pleiospilos bolusii in habitat after good rain.


Pleiospilos bolusii. Old seed grown plants in cultivation.
Pleiospilos bolusii. The flowers do not open properly on a cloudy day. Normally the flowers open from midday until dusk.