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. |
Photographs
Gibbaeum petrense, Form. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Gibbaeum petrense, Leaf. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.
Gibbaeum petrense, Leaf. Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom.