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Rhombophyllum rhomboideum
  • RHS AGM

diamond-leaved rhombophyllum

A succulent perennial forming clumps, each stem with several pairs of fleshy, oblong, semi-cylindrical, grey-green leaves, with long-stalked, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers 3cm across in summer

Synonyms
Bergeranthus rhomboideus
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Yellow Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Aizoaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Rhombophyllum are perennial succulents with crowded, very fleshy leaves and daisy-like yellow flowers in summer

Name status

Unresolved

Plant range
S Africa (Cape)

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Provide low humidity. Water freely when in growth and keep completely dry at other times. Apply a dilute low nitrogen fertilizer fortnightly during late spring and summer

Propagation

Propagate by seed or offsets

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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