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Argyroderma fissum

 
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Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Argyroderma (ar-gy-ro-DERM-uh) (Info)
Species: fissum (FIZ-zum) (Info)

Synonym:Argyroderma braunsii
Synonym:Argyroderma brevipes
Synonym:Argyroderma latipetalum
Synonym:Argyroderma orientale
Synonym:Argyroderma litorale

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

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Red
Bright Yellow
Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Silver/Gray
Blue-Green
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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2 neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

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Neutral Xenomorf On Oct 16, 2007, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

More synonyms of this plant are Argyroderma hutchinsonii, Argyroderma digitifolium, Roodia digitifolia, Mesembryanthemum brevipes, Roodia braunsii, Cheiridopsis braunsii, Gibbaeum fissum, Mesembryanthemum fissum, Roodia brevipes

Neutral salvia_lover On Mar 4, 2005, salvia_lover from Modi'in
Israel wrote:

This plant requires a minimum temperature of 45F/7C.

Regional...

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

Vista, California



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