Glottiphyllum longum

Also Known As

Glottiphyllum latum
Tongue-Leaf Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 6"-15"

planting zones

9b-11

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Glottiphyllum longum plant details

Glottiphyllum longum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Glottiphyllum longum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Glottiphyllum longum

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Stemless, clumping, flattened rosettes. Mesemb from S. Africa.

By: Cactus Jungle

Garden photo gallery of Glottiphyllum longum

Photo of Glottiphyllum longum flower by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Cactus Jungle

By: Cactus Jungle

Gardening facts about Glottiphyllum longum plant

How to Grow Glottiphyllum longum

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen

Landscape groups by tags

family: Aizoaceae

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