Plover Eggs Plant

Adromischus cooperi is a charming, small-scale succulent from South Africa, perfect for windowsill culture or small dish gardens in the UK. It features thick, fleshy, wedge-shaped leaves that are a pale grey-green, heavily mottled with dark purple or brown spots, resembling the speckled eggs of a bird. The leaf margins are characteristically wavy or 'crisped' at the tips. It is a slow-growing plant that eventually forms a small, woody-stemmed shrublet. In summer, it produces tall, slender stems with tiny, tubular pinkish flowers, although these are secondary to the attractive foliage. It is a tender succulent (H2) and must be kept above freezing, ideally in a bright, airy position with low humidity. It is extremely easy to propagate from individual leaves, which often drop and root of their own accord. Over-watering should be avoided, particularly in winter, as the succulent leaves store significant amounts of moisture. It is a delightful 'curiosity' plant for any indoor collection.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Cactus compost with high grit content.

Hardiness: H2 — down to 1°C.

Flowering: JunInternal, JulInternal, AugInternal.