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Stomatium patulum

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 2"-3"
  • W: 4"-5"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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Stomatium patulum plant details

Stomatium patulum is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and white foliage. cream and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stomatium patulum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and white
Mature size: 4 IN - 5 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stomatium patulum

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Stomatium patulum plant

How to Grow Stomatium patulum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 2"-3"

Width: 6"-15"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 1"-3"

Width: 2"-6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

5a-11

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 9"-18"

  • sun
  • low
  • dry in winter
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 4"

Width: 6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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