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Cheiridopsis altitecta

 
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Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cheiridopsis (kye-rid-OP-sis) (Info)
Species: altitecta

Category:
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Winter

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:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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By palmbob
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral palmbob On Feb 14, 2005, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

This could be an old name for this plant... can't find it on the internet. Looks lighter and more turquoise than other species I've seen, but flowers look identical. South African mesemb iceplant... they all look very similar to me.

Regional...

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

Los Angeles, California



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