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Conophytum

Conophytummeyeri

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Conophytum meyeri by Xenomorf
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Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Conophytum (koh-no-FY-tum)
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Species
meyeri (MY-er-eye)
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Synonym
Conophytum globuliforme
Conophytum ovigerum
Conophytum retusum
Conophytum ramosum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | September 2007 | neutral

All of the synonyms of this plant are: Conophytum meyeri var. meyeri, Conophytum ecarinatum var. candidum, Conophytum candidum, Conoph...Read More

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