Mesembriantemo – 3634

Mesembrianthus , a perfect plant for garden decor with splashes of color that grow very quickly. It is enough to adopt a small plant, take care of it with some very demanding measures and we will find ourselves with large bushes full of flowers.

They will open at the first rays of the sun, and then close again at nightfall: this rhythmic flowering is what gives the name to Mesembriantemo , a name that derives from the Greek. Another peculiarity of this plant is to be found in the roots: rich in an alkaloid substance , they can lead to delirium, if ingested in large quantities. So, let’s just admire the flowers, between intense pink, orange and yellow there is something to be entranced.