Prometheum serpentinicum
Also Known As
- Rosularia serpentinica
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"-4"
- W: 4"-5"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Prometheum serpentinicum plant details
Prometheum serpentinicum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, red and variegated foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Prometheum serpentinicum
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, red and variegated
- Mature size: 4 IN - 5 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Prometheum serpentinicum
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Small tight rosettes of gray green slightly hairy foliage, which take on wine red tones with color temperatures. A novelty choice for alpine troughs or rock garden, it enjoys a soils with excellent drainage. Grows no more than 3-4" tall and maybe 4-5" wide. Shipping 4" pots.
By: Avant Gardens
Gardening facts about Prometheum serpentinicum plant
How to Grow Prometheum serpentinicum
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- red
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Scientific Name: Prometheum sempervivoides
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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