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Astridia

Astridialongifolia

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Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Astridia (a-STRID-ee-uh)
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Species
longifolia (lon-jee-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Astridia alba
Astridia dulcis
Astridia latisepala
Astridia rubra
Astridia swartpoortensis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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)
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
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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | September 2011 | neutral

More synonyms of this plant are: Astridia vanbredai, Mesembryanthemum longifolium, Ruschia longifolia & Ruschia jacobseniana.

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