Isophysis tasmanica
Justin Smith (Sun, 17 May 2009 09:42:16 PDT)

Thanks for showing the pic. Seeing the mountains in the background, it is a lot different than I had imagined. I was not aware that I. tasmanica was an alpine species. I guess I will be happy if I can keep them alive until winter when I can provide nice cool growing conditions.

Thanks again for posting the pic!

Justin

I visited Bathurst Harbour in Southwest Tasmania in late February
this year ,on a kayaking trip. During this time we climbed Mount
Beattie which overlooks the harbour . Near the top there were
plants of Isophysis tasmania and Blandfordia punicea growing in
conglomerate. I have posted an image below . There were other
plants growing in more conventional situations.

Its an alpine plant which I am sure would dislike your Texas summers .

http://idisk.mac.com/roberth6-Public/?view=web

Cheers,

Rob in Tasmania

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