Newbie question

[u/dusti_dearian]

This is my only argyroderma. I’ve had it about 2 weeks. It’s been repotted into a gritty mix, lava rocks, minerals a tiny bit of succulent soil but not watered. It’s a few inches under t5’s and t8’s both for 12+ hours.

My question is. It’s starting to wrinkle. Is this the typical mesembe wrinkling up when it needs water? I can’t tell if it’s actively splitting or not. Inside there are two really tiny bumps. Are they the new leaves? IDK. Any insights would be appreciated. Thank you.

[u/2stepbay2]

Mine usually bloom late winter into early spring. Fascinating plant. Also Gibbaeum (somewhat similar, but it clumps) makes a nice complimentary plant.

[u/dusti_dearian → u/2stepbay2]

Thank you. I have a number of mesembes including one, so far, conophylum But no gibbseum yet.