Brownanthus
Brownanthusvaginatus

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Brownanthus (brow-NANTH-us)
Species: vaginatus (vaj-in-AH-tus)

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum vaginatum

Synonym:Brownanthus ciliatus

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum ciliatum

Synonym:Trichocyclus ciliatus

Synonym:Psilocaulon ciliatum

Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

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

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