Cheiridopsis Species

Cheiridopsisrostrata

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cheiridopsis (kye-rid-OP-sis)
Species
rostrata (ro-STRAY-tuh)
Synonym
Mesembryanthemum quadrifidum
Mesembryanthemum rostratum
Cheiridopsis bibracteata
Cheiridopsis bifida
Cheiridopsis carnea
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | September 2011 | neutral

More synonyms of this plant are: Mesembryanthemum rostratum, Cheiridopsis bibracteata, Mesembryanthemum bibracteatum, Cheiridopsis bif...Read More

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