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Conophytum

Conophytumlaetum var. extractum

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Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Conophytum (koh-no-FY-tum)

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Synonym

Conophytum extractum

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Other Details

Category

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

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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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Heart-shaped,dark,glaucous green bodies 2-3 cm long and 1-1.5 cm wide,coverd with dots.

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