Mesembryanthemum Species
Mesembryanthemumflavidum

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Mesembryanthemum (mes-em-bry-ANTH-ee-mum)
Species: flavidum (FLA-vid-um)

Synonym:Phyllobolus congestus

Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Green
Pale Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

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