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Crassula mesembryanthemopsis
Scientific Name: Crassula mesembryanthemopsis Dinter & Dinter
Synonym: Crassula rapacea
family: Crassulaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:

sunset: 8,9,12-28
USDA: 9b-12

Heat Tolerance:

Cannot take direct sun in summer in Phoenix

Sun Exposure:

Light shade to full sun, generally needs full sun part of the day to bloom

Origin:

South Africa (Namaqualand, Namaqualand), Namibia

Growth Habits:

Stemless succulent rosette with large taproot

Watering Needs:

Regular water in summer in Phoenix, fairly drought tolerant elsewhere

Propagation:

Stem cuttings