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Rhombophyllum nelii

Also Known As

  • Rhombophyllum neelii

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 6"-9"

planting zones

  • 10b-11

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Rhombophyllum nelii plant details

Rhombophyllum nelii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhombophyllum nelii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhombophyllum nelii

USDA Zones: 10b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Rhombophyllum nelii plant

How to Grow Rhombophyllum nelii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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