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Conophytum obcordellum

 
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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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1 positive
1 neutral
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Gardeners' Notes:

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Neutral Xenomorf On Sep 24, 2007, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

More synonyms of this plant are: Conophytum spectabile, Conophytum lambertense, Conophytum declinatum, Conophytum germanum, Conophytum impressum, Conophytum klaverense, Conophytum lambertense var. conspicuum, Conophytum longifissum, Conophytum nevillei, Mesembryanthemum obconellum, Conophytum obconellum, Conophytum obcordellum var. germanum, Conophytum obcordellum var. mundum, Conophytum obcordellum var. obcordellum, Conophytum obcordellum var. parvipetalum, Conophytum parviflorum, Conophytum parvipetalum, Mesembryanthemum parvipetalum, Conophytum sparsum

Six of these synonyms of this type species have become Forms and Varieties. They are:
* Conophytum obcordellum f. declinatum (synonym: C. declinatum)
* Conophytum obcordellum v giftbergense (synonym: C. giftbergense)
* Conophytum obcordellum f. multicolor (synonym: C. multicolor)[This form may be available at bobsmoleys.com]
* Conophytum obcordellum f. picturatum (synonyms: C. obcordellum var. picturatum, Conophytum picturatum)[This form may be available at bobsmoleys.com]
* Conophytum obcordellum v. spectabile (synonym: C. spectabile)
* Conophytum obcordellum f. ursprungianum (synonyms: Conophytum ursprungianum, Conophytum obcordellum cv. ursprungianum, Conophytum obcordellum var. ursprungianum)

Positive norska On Oct 16, 2004, norska from Ellicott City, MD (Zone 7a) wrote:

Just got this plant a couple of weeks ago, (mailorder from CA, arrived bareroot) but it must be happy, since it is putting out growth for flowers already. Small spheres, round to slightly bean shaped. Silvery-green, with light brown freckles. I love that the tips on the flower stem growth starts out reddish - it really does look like it sticking its tongue(s) out at me! I broke out laughing when I first noticed it! OK, I amuse easily :D

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona



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