Gibbaeum petrense
Botanical Information
Family | Aizoaceae |
Genus | Gibbaeum |
Species | petrense |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Origin | South Africa. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a - 11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c -H4 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -10- |
Temperature (°F) | 15 |
Height | 5 cm |
Spread | 10 cm |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | Winter grower. Propagation by seed or from mature cutting. |
Cultivation | Drought-tolerant. Prone to rotting, do not overwater. Sandy/gritty soil is best to ensure proper drainage. |
Notable Specimens | Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
Habitat | Desert habitat, rocky crevices. |
Leaf Description | Fleshy, smooth and triangular. 5 - 7 mm wide and 8 - 12 mm long. |
Flower Description | Pink to reddish-violet colour, up to 20 mm in diameter. Daisy-like appearance. |