Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1033

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)

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Family: Crassulaceae

Family ja: ベンケイソウ

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Description en: Genus of 9 species of compact, often clump-forming, perennial succulents and evergreen subshrubs from desert or shaded areas in E. Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and southern Africa. They are grown for their foliage and flowers. The stalked, fleshy leaves are borne in opposite pairs. Tubular to bell-shaped, generally pendent, red, yellow, or orange flowers are borne in crowded, terminal panicles, mostly in late summer and autumn. In frost-prone areas, grow in a temperate greenhouse or as houseplants. Elsewhere, grow in a desert garden.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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Propagation en: Sow seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F), or root stem cuttings, in spring or summer.

Pests en: Prone to aphids.

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Comment ja: コチレドン

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57