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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

    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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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2"-5"

    Width: 8"-15"

    • sun
    Photo of Glottiphyllum linguiforme by Stan Shebs
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    Glottiphyllum pygmaeum

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 3"-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Glottiphyllum pygmaeum flower by Kara Nursery
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    Glottiphyllum longum

    aka Glottiphyllum latum, Tongue-Leaf Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"-15"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Glottiphyllum longum flower by Karl Gercens III
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