Cheiridopsis cigarettifera

Cheiridopsis cigarettifera
Scientific Name: Cheiridopsis cigarettifera (Berger) N.E. Br.
Synonym: Mesembryanthemum cigarettiferum, Mesembryanthemum vescum, Cheiridopsis duplessii
Family: Aizoaceae
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9b-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-3°C)
Heat Tolerance: Keep shaded and cool in summer in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: South Africa (Namaqualand)
Growth Habits: Mat forming stemless succulent, leaves are up to 1.5 inches long (4 cm)
Watering Needs: Opportunistic grower
Propagation:

Cheiridopsis have a unique leaf structure. The outside leaves have a different shape and form a sheath around the inner leaves.

Blooming Habits:
The Cheiridopsis cigarettifera has bright yellow flowers, 1.5 inches in diameter (4 cm), in the spring.

Fruiting Habits:

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