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    • Photo of Aloinopsis luckhoffii by Cactus Jungle

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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

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    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

    Small clumper, thick open leaves, winter-growing, keep dry in summer.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    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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    Aloinopsis rubrolineata

    aka Aloinopsis rubrolineatus

    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
    Photo of Aloinopsis rubrolineata foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Aloinopsis malherbei

    aka Nananthus malherbei, Giant Jewel Plant

    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
    Photo of Aloinopsis malherbei flower by Kara Nursery
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    Aloinopsis schooneesii

    aka Aloinopsis schoonessii, Nananthus schooneesii, Living Stone

    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
    Photo of Aloinopsis schooneesii foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Aloinopsis spathulata

    aka Hardy Living Stone

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    6a-12

    Size

    Height: 1"-2"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Aloinopsis spathulata flower by J Brew
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    Nananthus vittatus

    aka Aloinopsis aloides, Mesembryanthemum aloides, Nananthus aloides, Nananthus transvaalensis

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Nananthus vittatus close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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