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Mesembryanthemum digitatum, or finger-and-thumb plant, is a stemless plant found in South Africa with a clump of 2–4 thick, waxy leaves per shoot that emerge from the ground which resemble human-like fingers.
Like most succulents, Mesembryanthemum digitatum needs a warm climate and does not tolerate over-watering, as it retains water very well. Therefore, the plant must only be watered when the soil is dry, and the soil must drain well. These plants do require a lot of sunlight, so keeping them outside or near a window is pertinent. Last, M. digitatum is a perennial, but does not tolerate extremely cold winters, so it is essential to keep the plant indoors depending on the region and to make sure they do not frost. Seeds should be planted at the end of spring frosting near the end of May, which is a perfect time for their flowers to bloom. Seeds will take around three weeks to germinate.
Mesembryanthemum digitatum is native to Cape Province in South Africa. These plants are abundant specifically in Karoo of South Africa, which has the perfect environment for this plant to thrive in, including winter rainfall, rocky and sandy soil, and a warm, arid climate.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Mesembryanthemum digitatum by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
