Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Conophytum (koh-no-FY-tum) (Info)
Species: praesectum (pray-SEK-tum) (Info)
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:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Pink
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Succulent
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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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