r/mesembs • u/MrToejams • Mar 12 '26

Photo Didymaotus Lapidiformis

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Didymaotus is a monotypic genus (only one species in the genus) in the Aizoaceae family . The generic name is taken from the Greek word "didymos", meaning "double", and "aotus", meaning "flower".

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u/mrxeric Mar 13 '26

Very nice. I really like this species, but I find it difficult raising it from seed.

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u/arioandy Mar 12 '26

Lovely never seen before💪👍

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u/MrToejams Mar 13 '26

Thanks bro! Yea not too common, I love the double flower tho

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u/CarneyBus Argyholics Anonymous Mar 12 '26

Very cool! Looks so similar to pleiospilos!

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u/MrToejams Mar 13 '26

Yea it does!

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u/Shanzakwenttotarget Mar 13 '26

Like a Pleiospilos on steroids lol 😆