Water
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Mesembryanthemum tenuiflorum is drought-tolerant and overwatering can lead to root rot. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch, ensuring good drainage.
Mesembryanthemum tenuiflorum is a succulent groundcover known for its delicate, star-shaped flowers and fleshy leaves. It thrives in dry, sunny conditions.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to light shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Allow soil to dry out between waterings
25% intensity
Drought tolerant, prone to root rot if overwatered
Well-drained, Sandy, Gritty
50% intensity
Warm to moderate
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures between 18-24°C; can tolerate cooler temperatures in dormancy
Sparingly during growing season
25% intensity
Use diluted balanced fertilizer; avoid feeding in winter
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Mesembryanthemum tenuiflorum is drought-tolerant and overwatering can lead to root rot. Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch, ensuring good drainage.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems. Light pruning can be done after flowering to tidy the plant. Pinch back tips to promote branching.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 4-6 cm cuttings in spring or summer. Allow the cuttings to callus over for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Rooting typically occurs within a few weeks.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining succulent or cactus mix. Repot in spring before the active growing season begins. Choose a pot with drainage holes.
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Where Mesembryanthemum Tenuiflorum (Mesembryanthemum tenuiflorum) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Mesembryanthemum |
| Species | Mesembryanthemum tenuiflorum |
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