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Conophytum ectypum

 
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Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Conophytum (koh-no-FY-tum) (Info)
Species: ectypum (ek-TY-pum) (Info)

Synonym:Conophytum ectypum subsp. ectypum
Synonym:Conophytum chloratum
Synonym:Conophytum limbatum
Synonym:Conophytum tischleri

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
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

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

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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1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive thistlesifter On Oct 10, 2007, thistlesifter from Vista, CA wrote:

C. ectypum also frequently flowers yellow as can be seen by examples on this page.

Neutral Xenomorf On Sep 12, 2007, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

Two more synonyms (which are also varieties of) this plant are: Conophytum ectypum var. limbatum & Conophytum ectypum var. tischleri



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