Trichodiadema bulbosum
Scientific Name: Trichodiadema bulbosum (Haw.) Schwant.
Synonym: Mesembryanthemum bulbosum
Family: Aizoaceae
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: South Africa (Port Elizabeth)
Growth Habits: Caudiciform succulent, up to 12 inches tall (30 cm), leaves 0.3 inches long (8 mm)
Watering Needs: Moderate water when growing
Propagation: Seeds, division, layering
The Trichodiadema bulbosum is one of the most common species in the genus. It produces an irregular underground caudex which can easily be raised out of the pot.
Blooming Habits:
Purple 0.75 inches wide flowers (2 cm) in summer
Culture:
Can be pruned short.
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