Mesembryanthemum Species

Mesembryanthemum schlichtianum

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Mesembryanthemum (mes-em-bry-ANTH-ee-mum)
Synonym
Brownanthus arenosus
Brownanthus schlichtianus
Mesembryanthemum arenosum
Psilocaulon arenosum
Psilocaulon schlichtianum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
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
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) | September 2011 | neutral

All the synonyms of this plant are: Mesembryanthemum arenosum, Psilocaulon arenosum, Psilocaulon schlichtianum, Brownanthus schlichtia...Read More

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