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Cistantheguadalupensis

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Cistanthe guadalupensis by CactusJordi
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Genus
Cistanthe (sis-TAN-thee)
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Species
guadalupensis (gwa-da-loo-PEN-sis)
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Synonym
Talinum guadalupense
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is fire-retardant
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Bostonia, California

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El Cajon, CA | August 2008 | neutral

Indigenous to the island Guadalupe off Ensenada, BCN.
It is prone to rot easily by watering. Don't water at all in summer and dur...Read More

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