Trichodiadema

Trichodiademabulbosum

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Trichodiadema (try-koh-dy-uh-DEE-ma)
Species
bulbosum (bul-BOH-sum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
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 softwood cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Chandler, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Clayton, California

Reseda, California

San Diego, California

Thousand Oaks, California

Tulare, California

Scio, Oregon

Woodburn, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Buffalo, NY (Zone 6a) | October 2008 | positive

A common name : Mouse Whiskers

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scio, oregon, OR (Zone 8a) | April 2007 | positive

Needs to be kept trimmed to look its best. Tends to get leggy.

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

Miniature caudiciform plant with succulent roots and stem. Itty bitty leaves and pretty pink flowers off and on during the year (never r...Read More

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