Conophytum Species

Conophytumobcordellum

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Conophytum (koh-no-FY-tum)
Species
obcordellum (ob-kord-EL-um)
Synonym
Conophytum obcordellum subsp. obcordellum
Mesembryanthemum obcordellum
Conophytum giftbergense
Conophytum mundum
Conophytum multicolor
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Veined
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

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

All the synonyms of this plant are: Mesembryanthemum obcordellum, Conophytum obcordellum, Conophytum obcordellum subsp. obcordellum, C...Read More

Six of these synonyms of this type species have become Forms and Varieties. They are:
* Conophytum obcordellum f. declinatum (synonym: C. declinatum)
* Conophytum obcordellum v giftbergense (synonym: C. giftbergense)
* Conophytum obcordellum f. multicolor (synonym: C. multicolor)[This form may be available at bobsmoleys.com]
* Conophytum obcordellum f. picturatum (synonyms: C. obcordellum var. picturatum, Conophytum picturatum)[This form may be available at bobsmoleys.com]
* Conophytum obcordellum v. spectabile (synonym: C. spectabile)
* Conophytum obcordellum f. ursprungianum (synonyms: Conophytum ursprungianum, Conophytum obcordellum cv. ursprungianum, Conophytum obcordellum var. ursprungianum)

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Ellicott City, MD (Zone 7a) | October 2004 | positive

Just got this plant a couple of weeks ago, (mailorder from CA, arrived bareroot) but it must be happy, since it is putting out growth for...Read More

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