Disphyma crassifolium
Disphyma crassifolium
- Native to:
- Australia, South Africa
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Aizoaceae
- Genus:
- Disphyma
- Species:
- Disphyma crassifolium
- USDA Symbol:
- DICR8
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple, magenta
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from succulent stems and roots after fire; commonly found in fire-prone coastal and dune habitats in Australia and South Africa.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in coastal and saline environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures without pretreatment. Surface sow as seeds require light for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI