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pygmy elephant's foot

Ceraria pygmaea, Didiereaceae

Zones
911
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6.58

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationLiving MulchWater Harvesting

Edible Parts

Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does pygmy elephant's foot grow in?

pygmy elephant's foot grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for pygmy elephant's foot?

Good companions for pygmy elephant's foot include Socotra frankincense.

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