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Conophytumminutum

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Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Conophytum (koh-no-FY-tum)
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Species
minutum (min-YOO-tum)
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Synonym
Conophytum minutum var. minutum
Mesembryanthemum minutum
Conophytum sellatum
Conophytum minutum f. sellatum
Conophytum minutum var. laxum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 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
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Woodcrest, California

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | September 2007 | neutral

All the synonyms of this plant are: Mesembryanthemum minutum, Conophytum minutum f. sellatum, Conophytum minutum var. sellatum, Conoph...Read More.

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