Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Chasmatophyllum (chas-mat-oh-FIL-um) (Info)
Species: musculinum
Synonym:Mesembryanthemum recumbens
Synonym:Mesembryanthemum dinterae
Synonym:Stomatium masculinum
Synonym:Mesembryanthemum masculinum
Synonym:Chasmatophyllum masculinum
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Red
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Blue-Green
Succulent
Rubbery-Textured
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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 leaf cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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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