Cephalophyllum tricolorum

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 6"
W: 2'

planting zones

9a-11

Cephalophyllum tricolorum plant details

Cephalophyllum tricolorum is a semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cephalophyllum tricolorum

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: pink, purple and white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cephalophyllum tricolorum

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A spreading, trailing groundcover with lovely 3” wide flowers of white, pink, purple or rose with dark centers. This tough drought tolerant succulent would be great draping over a wall or spreading around other plants in a well-drained bed. Blooms in Summer & would be great combined with some of our Aeoniums like A. escobarii or A. hierrense. Or try with grasses like Carex testacea for a nice foliar combination. Growing 6” tall & 2’ wide. From South Africa.