Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Plant Height: | 12 to 18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Scalloped, pale bluish-green to lavender-gray leaves have creamy white margins. When grown in high light, leaf margins will blush pink to red. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Brownish-pink to reddish-brown |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover Cut Flower |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Other: The flowers are the most toxic part. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Leaf |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
wilmarosebud | On August 24, 2018 | Obtained plant Received plant from Mountain Crest Gradens |
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