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Ihlenfeldtia excavata

 
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Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ihlenfeldtia (il-en-FELDT-ee-a) (Info)
Species: excavata (ek-ska-VAY-tuh) (Info)

Synonym:Cheiridopsis excavata

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
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

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Silver/Gray
Blue-Green
Succulent
Rubbery-Textured

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

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive palmbob On Aug 29, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

strikingly colored smooth pale blue-green 'living stone' from S Africa. Great mesemb for succulent pots.

Regional...

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

Heathrow, Florida



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