Rhombophyllum Species, Elkhorn Plant, Hatchet Plant

Rhombophyllum dolabriforme

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhombophyllum (rom-bo-FIL-lum)
Species
dolabriforme (doh-la-brih-FOR-me)
Synonym
Mesembryanthemum dolabriforme
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Carlsbad, California

Clayton, California

Pensacola, Florida

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Pensacola, FL | December 2010 | positive

I think that this plant likes to go into a growing stage about right now (december 6). In summer, it just vegetates. I've had this one ...Read More

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