Argyroderma

Argyrodermafissum

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Argyroderma (ar-gy-ro-DERM-uh)
Species
fissum (FIZ-zum)
Synonym
Argyroderma braunsii
Argyroderma brevipes
Argyroderma latipetalum
Argyroderma orientale
Argyroderma litorale
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
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)
Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Vista, California(9 reports)

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

More synonyms of this plant are:
Argyroderma digitifolium, Roodia digitifolia, Roodia braunsii, Argyroderma braunsii, Cheiridop...Read More

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| March 2005 | neutral

This plant requires a minimum temperature of 45F/7C.

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