Mesembryanthemum Species

Mesembryanthemumprasinum

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Mesembryanthemum (mes-em-bry-ANTH-ee-mum)
Species
prasinum (PRA-sin-um)
Synonym
Phyllobolus prasinus
Sphalmanthus prasinus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Bonsall, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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