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Kalidium

The species are distributed in Southeast Europe, Southwest Asia and Central Asia to China. The species of kalidium grow as subshrubs or low shrubs. The stems are much branched and glabrous. The alternate leaves are fleshy, glabrous, stem-clasping and decurrent, nearly orbicular to semiterete, their free blades 0.5 to 12 mm long. The pedunculate inflorescences are spike-like, with alternate scale-like free bracts. The fruit wall (pericarp) is membranous. The vertical seed is disc-shaped with tuberculate to papillose surface. The genus comprises six species.

Scientific classification

Genus

Kalidium (Kalidium)

Family

Amaranth

Order

Pinks, cacti, and allies

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Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

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Species

Kalidium foliatum

Care Guide for Kalidium

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

Propagation: Propagation of kalidium involves seed sowing and cuttings. Key factors for growth include adequate light, temperature, and well-draining soil, possibly requiring greenhouse conditions. Cuttings involve selecting a healthy stem, preparing it, and maintaining moisture and light. Rooting takes a few weeks.

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