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    • Photo of Argyroderma testiculare foliage, form by Cactus Jungle

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    Argyroderma testiculare

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 1"-2"
    • W: 2"-6"

    planting zones

    • 10b-12

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    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

    Mesembs with pairs of glaucus green leaves to 1/2".

    By: Cactus Jungle

    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

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    Argyroderma fissum

    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
    Photo of Argyroderma fissum foliage by Stan Shebs
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