Common names:
Candy Bush
Sandstone Ice Plant
Sandsteenvygie
Dassievygie
Sandstone Mesemb

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10a
Leaves: Glaucous
Flowers: Fragrant
Other
Flower Color: Orange
Flower Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Winter
Other
Inflorescence Type: Single
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Uses: Erosion control
Culinary Herb
Will Naturalize
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Stolons and runners
Containers: Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status: Critically Endangered (CR)

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