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Ice Plant, Circandra

Circandraserrata

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Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Circandra (sir-KAN-druh)
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Species
serrata (sair-AY-tuh)
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Synonym
Mesembryanthemum serratum
Erepsia serrata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time

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Category
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; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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