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Drosanthemummicans

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Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Drosanthemum (dros-ANTH-eh-mum)
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Synonym
Mesembryanthemum micans
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Richmond, California

San Leandro, California

Las Cruces, New Mexico

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