Conophytum
Conophytumjoubertii

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Conophytum (koh-no-FY-tum)
Species: joubertii (joo-BERT-ee-eye)

Synonym:Conophytum viride

Category

Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored