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Conophytum Species

Conophytumcalculus

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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
calculus (KAL-kyoo-lus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 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
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
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Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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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
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

Great looking large Conophytum.. nearly perfectly spherical pale blue-green balls. Best in pots.

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