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Phemeranthus spinescens
Also Known As
- Talinum spinescens
- Spiny Fameflower
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2"-6"
- W: 3"-6"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Phemeranthus spinescens plant details
Phemeranthus spinescens is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Phemeranthus spinescens
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: montiaceae, talinaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Phemeranthus spinescens
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A favorite of mine spinescens is found almost exclusively on the scabland-basalt outcrops growing in pockets of clay. Collected on Divide Ridge at 4850'; prostrate cushions of succulent sausage leaves from a fleshy taproot give rise to a floating mass of ½” deep rose flowers. ZONE 5
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How to Grow Phemeranthus spinescens
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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