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Mesembryanthemum crystallinum

 
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Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Mesembryanthemum (mes-em-bry-ANTH-ee-mum) (Info)
Species: crystallinum (kris-TAL-in-um) (Info)

Synonym:Gasoul crystallinum

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals
Groundcovers
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 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

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

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2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive DracoVolans On Aug 17, 2009, DracoVolans from Valley Village, CA (Zone 9a) wrote:

I spotted these weird-looking and gorgeous plants growing wild in a San Diego beach Nature Conservancy area. I have no idea if they're native, but they cover the beach just above the sand line and glitter wonderfully in the sun.

If I ever go back, I'm planning on taking a few cuttings! :)

Positive melody On Feb 3, 2005, melody from Benton, KY (Zone 7a) wrote:

A succulent plant with branched reclining stems covered with tiny glistening heads of white or reddish flowers in the uppeer leaf axils.

The name actually means "blooming at midday"

There are tiny beads along the stems that are swolen with water, and when crushed give the plant a moist feel. The species name refers to the crystalline look of these water cells.

Regional...

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

San Diego, California



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