Tylecodon Species

Tylecodonatropurpureus

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Tylecodon (ty-lee-KOD-on)
Species
atropurpureus (at-ro-pur-PURR-ee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Orange, California

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | November 2007 | neutral

Rare species in cultivation and somewhat atypcial looking- has fuzzy, cupped, tear-shaped leaves in winter. Looks like dead stump rest of year.

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