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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 2-3 inches
Plant Spread: 4-6 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Other: Flowering is usually an indication the plant is preparing for its water rest and watering should begin to be reduced.
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Late fall or early winter
Winter
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Start indoors
Other info: A pollinated seed pod will form a capsule that looks like a pentagon flower shape and will gradually dry to a brown color. It is closed when dry, but if water is placed on it, it will open out to release some of the seeds. If no rain or watering is prese
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Location: Botanical Garden of Madrid
Date: 2012-10-28
Location: Sacramento CA.
Date: 12/10/21
Flower color will determine if this is ‘Betty’s Beryl’ with
Location: Sacramento CA.
Date: 12/10/21
Flower color will determine if this is 'Betty's Beryl' with white
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Location: Middle Tennessee
Date: 2011-10-13
Location: Middle Tennessee
Date: 2011-10-13
Location: Botanical Garden Berlin
Date: 2017-03-27
Location: Middle Tennessee
Date: 2011-10-26
Location: home
Date: 2012-01-17
dormant
Location: home 
Date: 2012-01-17
dormancy
Location: My garden
Location: Botanical Garden Madrid
Date: 2017-03-27
Location: Middle Tennessee
Date: 2011-10-26
Comments:
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Oct 16, 2011 5:08 PM concerning plant:
    Easily killed by too much water. Water sparingly during the growing season and cut back to almost no water in the winter. Only water if the plant appears to be shriveled. Protect from sun scald.
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