Othonna gymnodiscus *Winter growing geophyte* Mesemb this unusual succulent is known

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

Haworthia are more shade tolerant than most succulents

The plant is somewhat dome shaped and wider than tall

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

Allauaudia procera A wonderfully strange plant from the arid regions of Madagascar

Othonna gymnodiscus *Winter growing geophyte* Mesemb this unusual succulent is knownOthonna 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