Othonna gymnodiscus *Winter growing geophyte* Mesemb clumping species from Argentina a

clumping species from Argentina a gray-green to brown body and big

this unusual succulent is known for its dark green to black leaves that are covered in spider web like hairs (hence the name "arachnoides")

Can take light frost when more mature but best to protect when possible

Haworthia are more shade tolerant than most succulents

It makes big yellow flowers during the growing season

Othonna gymnodiscus *Winter growing geophyte* Mesemb clumping species from Argentina aOthonna gymnodiscus An rarely seen geophytic composite Asteraceae from South Africa. The plant produces thin stems with blue green leaves and yellow flowers. Under the soil is a thick tuber. Easy to grow. This is a winter grower which is active from late summer early fall until late spring. It will go completely dormant in the summer and die down to the soil. Keep dry in summer until it starts growing again in the fall. Water regularly during the