How to Distinguish Wild Conophytum and Horticultural Conophytum? |CIC-108

"Wild Conophytum” refers to the growth and reproduction of Conophytum plants in their natural ecological environment.Conophytum spp is a succulent plant found mainly in South Africa and Namibia. They are popular for their distinctive shape and vivid colors, often taking on a flat, disc-like appearance with leaves covered in thick “fleshy” tissue that is able to store water in arid environments.

“Horticultural Conophytum" refers to the state in which people introduce flesh Conophytum plants into an artificial cultivation environment. In other words, the horticultural Conophytum is artificially cultivated by Conophytum sowing seeds or propagating by branches. Because of its beauty and unique properties, Conophytum is collected by horticulture enthusiasts and plant collectors. By growing the plant in a greenhouse, garden or pot, people can not only appreciate its attractive appearance, but also better control its growing conditions to ensure that it grows more robust. Horticultural Conophytum is often classified and appreciated according to different species and varieties, becoming a highlight in the field of plant gardening. However, although horticultural Conophytum is cultivated in artificial environments, care needs to be taken to protect the living environment of their wild relatives and avoid further threats to wild populations.

Doctor Flower’s wechat moment in October 2022. Source: volunteer

Clean Internet for Conophytum is a conservation initiative launched by the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF). It aims to combat illegal wildlife trade, particularly cross-border poaching and illegal succulent plant trade, by purifying the online trading platform of illegal wild plant transactions. The goal is to protect biodiversity and build a global community of life. The campaign was launched on March 9, 2023, and has received support and participation from the general public, numerous conservationists, horticulturists, and businesses.

Original Chinese Article:
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/797eNZ8WQ66dDB3xAQPkjg
Translator:YJ
Checked by Maggie
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