Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Antimima (an-TIM-ih-muh) (Info)
Species: hamatilis
Synonym:Ruschia hamatilis
Synonym:Mesembryanthemum hamatile
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 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
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Other details:
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)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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