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Gibbaeum Species, Karoo Gibbaeum

Gibbaeumgibbosum

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Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Gibbaeum (GIB-bay-um)
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Species
gibbosum (gib-OH-sum)
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Synonym
Gibbaeum luteoviride
Gibbaeum marlothii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
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Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vista, California(9 reports)

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