Origin and Habitat: It is restricted to the southeastern corner of the Cape-Province: Van Rhynsdorp-Distr., zwischen Klaver und Van Rhynsdorp.

• Argyroderma ringens L. Bolus

Description: Plants mostly unbranched.
Leaves: Rounded, silver-grey, appressed to each other, flat in the ground, with a large gap between the leaves of a pair.
Flowers: Usually pink to purple (but also yellow) with a white center.
Fruit: Up to 20 mm long.
Remarks: This plant is very similar to Argyroderma delaetiiSN|804]]SN|804]]

Cultivation and Propagation: Argyroderma is easy to grow. These plants grow on winter rain and were heading for summer dormancy. Requires little water otherwise its epidermis breaks (resulting in unsightly scars). Water minimally in summer, only when the plant starts shriveling. Requires good drainage. Keep cool and shaded in summer, need full sun or light shade.