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Mesembryanthemum schlichtianum

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Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Mesembryanthemum (mes-em-bry-ANTH-ee-mum)
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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)
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Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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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

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Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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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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