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Cheiridopsispurpurea

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Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cheiridopsis (kye-rid-OP-sis)
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Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
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Synonym
Cheiridopsis splendens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)
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Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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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; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
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:

Garden Grove, California

Santa Ana, California

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Mark_B
Garden Grove, CA | April 2015 | positive

In the Los Angeles County and Orange County region of California, this plant is very easy to grow and propagate. It seems to be "made" f...Read More

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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

Another low growing, clumping, finger-like South African mesemb, this one with brilliant magenta flowers in winter. Don't water much, if...Read More

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