Greenovia
Greenovia 'Gigantea'

Family: Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Greenovia (green-OH-vee-uh)
Cultivar: Gigantea

Synonym:Greenovia diplocycla var. gigantea

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed