Adromischus Species, Little Nenta Bush
Adromischuscaryophyllaceus

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Adromischus (ad-roh-MIS-kus)
Species: caryophyllaceus (kar-ee-oh-fil-AY-see-us)

Synonym:Adromischus bolusii

Synonym:Adromischus grandiflorus

Synonym:Adromischus jasminiflorus

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Medium Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings

Seed Collecting