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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 4 to 6 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Green with purple reverse; center rosette may have a pink to purplish hue. Entire plant will turn purplish when stresssed by high light or cool temperatures.
Flowers: Showy
Other: Said to have a musty scent
Flower Color: Pink
White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable for miniature gardens
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 70ºF-75ºF
Days to germinate: 8 to 12 days
Depth to plant seed: Surface sow
Propagation: Other methods: Stolons and runners
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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