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Conophytumwettsteinii

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Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Conophytum (koh-no-FY-tum)
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Species
wettsteinii (wet-STY-nee-eye)
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Synonym
Conophytum brevipes
Mesembryanthemum wettsteinii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
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
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Bonsall, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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thistlesifter
Vista, CA | October 2007 | positive

Plant grown from material collected W. of Anenous, Cape Province, South Africa.

Four clones of this species shown in image...Read More

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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | September 2004 | positive

Attractive pale green flat-topped species- almost triangular in shape

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