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Mesembryanthemum tortuosum
Also Known As
- Sceletium tortuosum
- Channa
- Kanna
- Kougoed
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover, herb
size
- H: 6"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Mesembryanthemum tortuosum plant details
Mesembryanthemum tortuosum is a groundcover cactus / succulent or herb with green foliage. yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mesembryanthemum tortuosum
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent or herb
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms
- Uses: container plant, gravel garden, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mesembryanthemum tortuosum
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Mesembryanthemum tortuosum
Gardening facts about Mesembryanthemum tortuosum plant
How to Grow Mesembryanthemum tortuosum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 3"-9"
- sun - bright shade
- low
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
8b-12
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 72"-144"
- sun - mostly sun
- low
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1"-6"
Width: 6"-15"
- sun
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