Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 949

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (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 about 30 species of stemless or short-stemmed perennial succulents, closely related to Cotyledon, from semi-arid areas of southern Africa. The thick, fleshy leaves are clustered or spirally arranged, and the small, tubular flowers, with spreading lobes, are borne in spike-like cymes, mainly in summer. Where temperatures fall below 7°C (45°F), grow in a temperate greenhouse or as houseplants; in warmer areas, grow in a raised bed.

Hardiness en: Frost tender.

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

Pests en: Susceptible to mealybugs and greenfly.

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41