Malephora crocea grow and care – subshrub succulent of the genus Malephora also known as Coppery mesemb, Malephora crocea perennial evergreen used as ornamental ground cover drought tolerant plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 9-12
Leaves color green and can be red in linear shape, the leaf is fleshy.
Malephora crocea flower
Flower color purple, yellow or orange in multi petals flowers is flat.
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How to grow Malephora crocea growing and care:
Well drained soil, sandy
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Snails, slugs
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead flowers
Size of the plant?
10-30cm, 4-12 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Purple, yellow or orange flat flowers with multi petals
Scientific name:
Malephora crocea
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