Gibbaeum > Gibbaeum petrense > Gibbaeum petrense
Gibbaeum petrense
Origin: South Africa.
| Family |
| Aizoaceae |
| Genus |
| Gibbaeum |
| Species |
| petrense |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9a - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c -H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -10- |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 15 |
| Height |
| 5 cm |
| Spread |
| 10 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Drought-tolerant. Prone to rotting, do not overwater. Sandy/gritty soil is best to ensure proper drainage. |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Winter grower. Propagation by seed or from mature cutting. |
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