Conophytum Species, Living Pebble

Conophytumbilobum

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Conophytum (koh-no-FY-tum)
Species
bilobum (bi-LOW-bum)
Synonym
Conophytum absimile
Conophytum aequale
Conophytum albescens
Conophytum ampliatum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | August 2007 | neutral

Conophytum elishae (a synonym at the species level) has become a popular variety and is offered at many outlets for seed purchase, it is ...Read More

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(Zone 10b) | May 2006 | neutral

Compect plants with elongated godeis to 3.5 cm long and 9 mm wide.

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