Heredity: | Hybrid |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4b -31.7 °C (-25 °F) to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb Salad greens Cooked greens |
Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds Suitable for wintersowing Can handle transplanting |
Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
Conservation status: | Critically Endangered (CR) |
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