Trichodiadema Species, African Bonsai, Miniature Desert Rose
Trichodiademadensum

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Trichodiadema (try-koh-dy-uh-DEE-ma)
Species: densum (DEN-sum)

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum densum

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting