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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