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Plant Habit: Shrub
Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Plant Height: 12 to 24 inches
Leaves: Glaucous
Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Chalky blue in color.
Fruiting Time: Spring
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Location: my greenhouse, Fair Lawn NJ
Date: 2023-10-07
Location: my sun room/Fair Lawn NJ
Date: October 23. 2022
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Date: 2017-10-09
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Photo by Ursula
Photo by Ursula
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: May 2012
Photo by Ursula

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