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Smicrostigma in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Smicrostigma viride

 

Smicrostigma

Smicrostigma viride is a small, low-growing succulent shrub about 60cm across and 50cm tall. It has smooth, succulent stems which become woody with age. The hooked triangular leaves are fused into pairs at the base. The plant is covered in attractive, pink & yellow flowers in spring and summer.

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plant Features
  • Smicrostigma likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Smicrostigma likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Smicrostigma is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Smicrostigma likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Smicrostigma

Latin name

Smicrostigma viride

type

Succulent

family

Aizoaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Smicrostigma likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Smicrostigma is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Soil

    Smicrostigma likes light and free draining

    Light and free draining

  • Water

    Smicrostigma likes very little water

    Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Smicrostigma is 0.60meters x 0.50meters 0.60 M 0.50 M

Smicrostigma viride

Smicrostigma viride is a small, low-growing succulent shrub about 60cm across and 50cm tall. It has smooth, succulent stems which become woody with age. The hooked triangular leaves are fused into pairs at the base. The plant is covered in attractive, pink & yellow flowers in spring and summer.


Propagation by cuttings

From Mid Autumn TO Late Autumn

Tip cuttings, about 8 cm in length, can be taken in autumn or spring with a sharp knife. Plant the cuttings in a well-aerated medium, such as coarse river sand. Place the container in a warm, but partially shaded area, and keep the soil moist. Check when roots appear at the drainage holes before transplanting in a sandy, loamy soil.

 

Planting young plants

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Smicrostigma is ideal for planting in well-drained rockeries. They need a sandy, loamy soil and should be planted initially in partial shade untill established when they can be moved to a sunny site. If night time temperatures fall below 5C, they are best planted in containers as conservatory plants.

 
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