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Argyroderma testiculare
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 2"-6"
planting zones
- 10b-12
Argyroderma testiculare plant details
Argyroderma testiculare is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Argyroderma testiculare
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 6 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Argyroderma testiculare
- USDA Zones: 10b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Argyroderma testiculare plant
How to Grow Argyroderma testiculare
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Argyroderma for your garden
aka Argyroderma braunsii, Argyroderma brevipes, Argyroderma digitifolium, Argyroderma hutchinsonii, Argyroderma latipetalum, Argyroderma litorale, Argyroderma orientale, Cheiridopsis braunsii, Gibbaeum fissum, Mesembryanthemum brevipes, Mesembryanthemum fissum, Roodia braunsii, Roodia brevipes, Roodia digitifolia
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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