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Cephalophyllum pillansii
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 3"-4"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 8a-11
Cephalophyllum pillansii plant details
Cephalophyllum pillansii is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalophyllum pillansii
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, floriferous, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalophyllum pillansii
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This mat-forming succulent from South Africa has very pretty shiny primrose yellow flowers with many petals in a star burst arrangement, some with dark centers. Bloom time is usually only in the Spring, but sometimes the plant will put on a show later in the season as well. The flowers are each about 2 1/2” wide, & open only during sunny days. Foliage is grey green & forms long finger-like leaves. Floriferous & very cute! Makes a great groundcover for a dry bed or parking strip, or as a trailer in pots or at the edge of a rock wall.
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How to Grow Cephalophyllum pillansii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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