Mesembryanthemum Species, Vingerkanna
Mesembryanthemumtenuiflorum

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Mesembryanthemum (mes-em-bry-ANTH-ee-mum)
Species: tenuiflorum (ten-yoo-ee-FLOR-um)

Synonym:Phyllobolus tenuiflorus

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored