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Lapidaria margaretae 'Karoo Rose'
DESCRIPTION
With 2 to 4 sets of thick and sharply angular leaf pairs, the soft greyish blue of Lapidaria ‘Karoo Rose’s leaves, coupled with their sharply outlined, creamy pink margins, make this a succulent variety that moreso resembles a gemstone than a mere plant! Flushing to pink across the entire leaf surface when exposed to ample amounts of sunlight, this variety will mature to a cluster of 3 rosettes – making for a unique statement element on any sunny windowsill.
Ample sunlight is a must for ‘Karoo Rose,’ encouraging both healthy growth and annual displays of bright yellow, daisy-like blooms that can exceed the plant itself in their size. A member of the mesembs, or mimicry plant, family, this variety is adapted to survival in the harsh climates of South Africa and Namibia, where its coloration allows it to camouflage with the native quartz that covers the ground on which ‘Karoo Rose’ will grow. Limited rainfall also characterizes these landscapes, meaning that this specimen is able to tolerate drought, but not excess moisture. As such, take care to avoid overwatering and its associated pitfalls by utilizing a porous soil mixture within a well-draining pot, coupled with a thorough but infrequent watering routine during the spring and fall – withholding water entirely during the summer and winter months.
Furthermore, be sure to shield ‘Karoo Rose’ from frost, which can cause permanent scarring to its fleshy leaves.
PLANT SIZING & APPEARANCE
Plant sizing is based on the diameter of the nursery pot (2", 2.5", 3", 4" etc), not the plant itself. Plants may be slightly larger or smaller than the pot they are grow in depending on availability or time of year. While we do our best to ship plants as similar to those pictured as possible, please keep in mind that all plants are unique from one to the next, and display color, shape, and growth variation based on current environment, time of year, and other contributing factors. Please note that we ship our plants as dry as possible in the fall and winter months to prevent root rot or freezing. They will plump back up after planting!
Product information
30-Day Guarantee Details
The overwhelming majority of our orders are delivered without any issues. However, due to the complexities of packing and shipping live plants, sometimes things don’t quite go as expected. For these rare instances, we offer this 30 Day Quality Guarantee to all our customers:
Our plants and products are guaranteed to be of excellent quality, well-rooted and disease free. If plants do not arrive in prime condition, customers may choose one of the following options
- Store credit + 10% (e.g.: $6 purchase + 10% = $6.60 store credit)
- Credit card, PayPal, or Amazon Pay refund
- Replacement plants (if possible)
This guarantee applies to all plants and products for up to 30 days after delivery.
All plants are shipped bare-root with the exception of Bulk Succulent Packs, House Plants, and Plant Club Subscription Boxes. House plants and succulents will ship from separate locations and may arrive at different times. Orders ship Monday-Friday each week. Please allow 1-3 business days for your order to be processed. We ship within the USA and its outlying territories ONLY. Read our full policy here.