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    Gibbaeum dispar

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 2"-6"
    • W: 2"-6"

    planting zones

    • 10b-11

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    Gibbaeum dispar plant details

    Gibbaeum dispar is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gibbaeum dispar

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: aizoaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 2 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: clumping, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, unique, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gibbaeum dispar

    USDA Zones: 10b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Gibbaeum dispar plant

    How to Grow Gibbaeum dispar

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Gibbaeum album

    aka Shark's Mouth Mesemb

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-4"

    Width: 3"-9"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • low
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Gibbaeum album foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Argyroderma fissum

    aka Argyroderma braunsii, Argyroderma brevipes, Argyroderma digitifolium, Argyroderma hutchinsonii, Argyroderma latipetalum, Argyroderma litorale, Argyroderma orientale, Cheiridopsis braunsii, Gibbaeum fissum, Mesembryanthemum brevipes, Mesembryanthemum fissum, Roodia braunsii, Roodia brevipes, Roodia digitifolia

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Argyroderma fissum foliage by Stan Shebs
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