This curious and pretty species is a native of the 
Cape, from whence Mr. Colvill received several plants 
of it in the year 1822. It is readily distinguished 
from its congeners by its powdered leaves and habit 
altogether. Another nearly related species is in Mr. 
C.'s collection, with rounder smooth leaves of a greasy 
appearance, but that has not yet flowered. 
Like the other plants of this section, the present 
species thrives well in an equal mixture of loam, peat, 
and sand, with the pots well drained; and requires 
very little or no water in winter when in a dormant 
state. It may be increased by seeds, or by the little 
tubers from its root. 
