	height	1–3
	width	2–4in
	tolerates	Drought, Pots
	water needs	Low
	water info	This succulent is from the Karoo Deserts and as such like to go totally bone dry between waterings, making them very low-maintenance. If you see your succulent begin to shrivel or lose firmness, your plant is likely totally dry and should be watered. This succulent comes from an area with winter rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors, given sun and good drainage. During summer dormancy it should be kept extra dry and won’t tolerate overwatering. It’s best not water during this time unless the leaves are beginning to shrivel. Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.
	hardy to	26F
	exposure	Part Shade – Full Sun
	indoor outdoor	Outdoor
	drainage	In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
	fertilizing	All Purpose
	origin	NW South Africa
	california native	No

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

Growing Notes

Slowly clumps into a dense rocklike mound. This form is no accident and helps to camouflage the plant from predation in nature.

Best not to plant this small succulent in the ground unless it’s a rockery with great drainage that has no weeds.

Lapidaria margaretae