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Glottiphyllum pygmaeum
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"-6"
- W: 3"-6"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Glottiphyllum pygmaeum plant details
Glottiphyllum pygmaeum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Glottiphyllum pygmaeum
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Glottiphyllum pygmaeum
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Glottiphyllum pygmaeum
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Glottiphyllum pygmaeum plant
How to Grow Glottiphyllum pygmaeum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"-15"
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