Bergeranthus Species, Katberg Ice Plant

Bergeranthusconcavus

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Bergeranthus (ber-ger-AN-thus)
Species
concavus (kon-KAV-us)
Synonym
Bergeranthus katbergensis
Bergeranthus leightoniae
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid 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
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Arlington, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Arlington, TX | May 2011 | positive

This is my first year growing this plant but so far it seems quite adaptable. Flowers off and on over a long period and so far doesn't m...Read More

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