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Conophytum fraternum

 
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Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Conophytum (koh-no-FY-tum) (Info)
Species: fraternum (FRA-ter-num) (Info)

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum fraternum
Synonym:Conophytum kubusanum

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
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:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

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:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Xenomorf On Sep 17, 2007, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

Two synonyms of this type species have become cultivars which may be available at conos-paradise.com.
They are:
C. fraternum 'kubusanum' (synonym: C. kubusanum)
C. fraternum 'praecox' (synonym: C. praecox)

Regional...

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

Vista, California



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