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Apatesia

Apatesiahelianthoides

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Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Apatesia (a- PAT-zee-uh)
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Species
helianthoides (hee-lee-an-THOY-dees)
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Synonym
Mesembryanthemum helianthoides
Mesembryanthemum helianthoides var. glabrum
Mesembryanthemum helianthoides var. glaucum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time

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Category
Annuals
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

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Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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