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Aloinopsis luckhoffii
Also Known As
- Aloinopsis lodewykii
- Aloinopsis villetii
- Nananthus luckhoffii
- Nananthus villetii
- Titanopsis luckhoffii
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 3"-9"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Aloinopsis luckhoffii plant details
Aloinopsis luckhoffii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloinopsis luckhoffii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 3 IN - 9 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
- Uses: collectible, container plant, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloinopsis luckhoffii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Aloinopsis luckhoffii plant
How to Grow Aloinopsis luckhoffii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 4"-16"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 3"-9"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8"-12"
- sun
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- dry in winter
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