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    • Photo of Pleiospilos bolusii by Cactus Jungle

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    Pleiospilos bolusii

    Also Known As

    • Mesembryanthemum bolusii
    • Living Rock Cactus
    • Mimicry Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 3"-9"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Pleiospilos bolusii plant details

    Pleiospilos bolusii is a cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pleiospilos bolusii

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: aizoaceae
    Mature size: 3 IN - 9 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, gravel garden, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pleiospilos bolusii

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Pairs of wide leaves, mostly solitary; can have many blooms Hardy to 25F if Dry.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Pleiospilos bolusii plant

    How to Grow Pleiospilos bolusii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Pleiospilos nelii

    aka Pleiospilos pedunculata, Pleiospilos tiliaceus tricolor, Split Rock

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-5"

    Width: 3"-4"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Pleiospilos nelii flower by Stan Shebs
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    Pleiospilos nelii 'Royal Flush'

    aka Liver Plant, Royal Flush Split Rock, Stone Plant 'Royal Flush'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-10b

    Size

    Height: 1"-2"

    Width: 6"-9"

    • sun - bright shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pleiospilos nelii 'Royal Flush' flower by Kara Nursery
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    Pleiospilos simulans

    aka Mesembryanthemum simulans, Split Rock

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pleiospilos simulans foliage by Kara Nursery
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