Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Gibbaeum (GIB-bay-um) (Info)
Species: cryptopodium (krip-to-PO-dee-um) (Info)
Synonym:Gibbaeum nuciform
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Succulent
Other details:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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