Rhombophyllum Species, Elkhorn Plant, Hatchet Plant
Rhombophyllumdolabriforme

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhombophyllum (rom-bo-FIL-lum)
Species: dolabriforme (doh-la-brih-FOR-me)

Synonym:Mesembryanthemum dolabriforme

Category
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

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