Photo by Kara Nursery
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Gibbaeum album
Also Known As
- Shark's Mouth Mesemb
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"-4"
- W: 3"-9"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Gibbaeum album plant details
Gibbaeum album is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and low water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in acidic, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gibbaeum album
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 9 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gibbaeum album
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: acidic, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Kara Nursery
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How to Grow Gibbaeum album
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-11
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 2"-6"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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