In a territory so hostile to life, such as the desert, the few plants that dare to germinate they have had to develop incredible strategies in order to survive. In these places the precipitation is so scarce, and the heat so extreme, that many species have chosen to grow only up to the ground level, or about three or four centimeters above it.
Some of these curious little plants are called living stones, Fenestrary and argyroderma. Do you want to know them and know how they are grown?
Living stones
I will start this list with, perhaps, the best known: the Lithops or living stones. These small plants, inhabitants of South Africa, grow in groups up to a height of no more than three centimeters. His method of survival consists of blend in with the terrainSince if an animal were to pass by and see them, they would not hesitate to taste them.
Fenestrary
La Fenestrary It is also known as a window plant, since the plant has transparent leaves can photosynthesize even when almost completely buried after a sandstorm. It is one of the most resistant to drought. In fact, in its natural habitat, which is found in Namibia, it survives on only about one hundred liters of water per year.
argyroderma
The plants known as argyroderma They are also native to South Africa. These plants, like living stones, grow to a height of about three centimeters above the ground. It lives in sandy soils, affected by the lack of rain.
All these plants share the same cultivation requirements, with which, you can make spectacular compositions of succulents for your garden, patio or terrace. These needs will be satisfied if they have a very porous substrate, which prevents the water from being flooded, and they are located in full sun protected from frost.