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Antimima granitica
Also Known As
- Mesembryanthemum granitica
- Ruschia granitica
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 1"-6"
- W: 6"-15"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Antimima granitica plant details
Antimima granitica is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Antimima granitica
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 1 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, gravel garden, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Antimima granitica
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Low-growing frost-hardy groundcover mesemb, great for hanging pots.
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Antimima granitica plant
How to Grow Antimima granitica
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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aka Ruschia radicans
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 24"-48"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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