Lapidaria margaretae "Karoo Rose" 15cmPot

Botanical Name: Lapidaria margaretae
Common Names: Karoo Rose

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📌 Product Description

Lapidaria margaretae, known as the Karoo Rose, is a rare and highly collectible succulent indigenous to the arid regions of South Africa. This compact mesemb forms tight rosettes of thick, triangular, stone-like leaves in soft grey-green to blue-green tones, sometimes flushed pink under sun stress.

Its geometric leaf arrangement gives it a rose-like appearance, hence the common name. In late winter to spring, large, bright yellow daisy-like flowers emerge, opening in full sun and creating a spectacular contrast against the sculptural foliage.

A slow-growing and drought-adapted species, the Karoo Rose is ideal for specialist succulent collectors and water-wise gardens.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 5 – 10 cm
Spread: 10 – 20 cm (slow clumping over time)
Growth Habit: Compact, low-growing rosette
Growth Rate: Slow

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Bright light to full sun (protect from extreme midsummer heat in very hot areas)
Soil: Very well-draining gritty succulent mix
Water:

• Water sparingly
• Allow soil to dry completely between watering
• Reduce watering significantly during peak summer dormancy
• Extremely sensitive to overwatering

Feeding: Minimal feeding during active growth

Maintenance:

• Ensure excellent drainage at all times
• Avoid prolonged exposure to heavy rainfall
• Best grown in containers for moisture control

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Autumn
Active Growing Season: Autumn, winter, and spring (cool-season grower)
Flowering Season: Late winter to spring
Climate Suitability: Ideal for arid and semi-arid regions; protect in high summer rainfall areas
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost if kept dry

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🌼 Additional Benefits

✔ Indigenous Karoo species
✔ Rare and highly collectible
✔ Unique geometric “stone” appearance
✔ Large, showy yellow blooms
✔ Extremely water-wise
✔ Excellent container specimen

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Collector’s succulent
✔ Karoo and desert-themed gardens
✔ Rockeries (dry climates)
✔ Shallow display pots
✔ Specialist succulent arrangements
✔ Water-wise landscaping