Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Conophytum (koh-no-FY-tum) (Info) Species: hians (HY-ans) (Info)
Synonym:Conophytum elongatum Synonym:Conophytum hians var. acuminatum Synonym:Conophytum hirtum Synonym:Conophytum miserum Synonym:Conophytum parvimarinum
Category: Cactus and Succulents
Height: under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing: 3-6 in. (7-15 cm) 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade
Danger: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time: Mid Fall Late Fall/Early Winter
Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen Succulent Rubbery-Textured
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information: Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods: From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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