Can anyone help ID these?
They seem thirsty but mesembs seem like they can be tricky when it comes to watering.
I repotted them into about 90% gritty soil, they're inside under grow lights for 16 hours a day, temps between upper 60s and mid 70s F.
by wood_nstuff
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I don’t know the species but the larger one is Argyroderma and the other is a Stomatium.
Argyroderma is a winter grower but sensitive to water. Using a spray bottle with water will help prevent over watering. They are prone to cracking if over-watered. If plump, don’t water is probably a good rule of thumb.
I just got some from Lowes and I’m waiting 2 weeks to acclimate to my plant room before repotting. and after that I’ll carefully water with a spray bottle.
Stomatium is a Summer grower. Light watering with a hand sprayer would help reduce wrinkles without overdoing it and causing rot, as they are sensitive to over watering in winter months – from what I’ve read.
I hope that helps. Good luck with your new charges!