Genus: Argyroderma |
Specific Epithet: ssp |
Variety: |
Phonetic:
ar-gy-ro-DERM-uh |
Family: Aizoaceae |
Root Meanings: Silver skin |
Origin: South Africa |
CA
Native: No |
Common Name(s)
: Living Stones |
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Minimum Temp: 32 |
Exposure: Full Sun or Part Shade |
Water: Very little |
Type: Evergreen |
Persistence: Evergreen |
Height: 2 inches |
Spread: 2 inches |
Growth Rate: Slow |
Blooms: Late Summer |
Flowers: Pink, White |
Seasonal: -- |
Features:
- Each plant bears 2 leaves per season
- A 'mimicry plant' camouflages itself in its native environment
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Considerations:
- Use spray bottle to water
- Outdoors in summer, indoors/greenhouse for protection in winter when temps drop below freezing
- Use less organic matter in soil
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Landscape
Use:
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Master List #: -- |