Cheiridopsis Species, Carpet Weed, Lobster Claws

Cheiridopsisdenticulata

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cheiridopsis (kye-rid-OP-sis)
Species
denticulata (den-tik-yoo-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Cheiridopsis candidissima
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
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)
Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
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; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
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

Bostonia, California

Carlsbad, California

Mission Viejo, California

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | September 2011 | neutral

More synonyms of this plant are: Mesembryanthemum denticulatum, Mesembryanthemum denticulatum var. candidissimum, Mesembryanthemum ca...Read More

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(Zone 10b) | September 2005 | positive

One of the largest species of the genus with branches 20-33 cm in diameter;stems to 9cm long 1cm in diameter;Whitish-gray leaves,limied t...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

Really nice looking ground cover clump of turquoise smooth fingers about 1-2" tall. Winter grower- dont water much, if any, in summer. ...Read More

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