Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Conophytum (koh-no-FY-tum) (Info) Species: obcordellum (ob-kord-EL-um) (Info)
Synonym:Conophytum obcordellum subsp. obcordellum Synonym:Mesembryanthemum obcordellum Synonym:Conophytum giftbergense Synonym:Conophytum mundum Synonym:Conophytum multicolor
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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: N/A
Bloom Color: Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time: Mid Fall Late Fall/Early Winter
Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen Mottled Succulent
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information: Non-patented
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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