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Glottiphyllum cruciatum
Also Known As
- Glottiphyllum angustum
- Glottiphyllum apiculatum
- Glottiphyllum armoedense
- Glottiphyllum longipes
- Glottiphyllum praepingue
- Glottiphyllum rosaliae
- Mesembryanthemum angustum
- Mesembryanthemum praepingue
- Tongue-leaf Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 6"-15"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Glottiphyllum cruciatum plant details
Glottiphyllum cruciatum is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Glottiphyllum cruciatum
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 15 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
- Uses: container plant, gravel garden, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Glottiphyllum cruciatum
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Glottiphyllum cruciatum plant
How to Grow Glottiphyllum cruciatum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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