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Nananthus vittatus
Also Known As
- Aloinopsis aloides
- Mesembryanthemum aloides
- Nananthus aloides
- Nananthus transvaalensis
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Nananthus vittatus plant details
Nananthus vittatus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Nananthus vittatus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: collectible, container plant, gravel garden, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Nananthus vittatus
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Nananthus vittatus
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Nananthus vittatus plant
How to Grow Nananthus vittatus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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
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
aka Aloinopsis lodewykii, Aloinopsis villetii, Nananthus luckhoffii, Nananthus villetii, Titanopsis luckhoffii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 3"-9"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Nananthus transvaalensis x Aloinopsis orpenii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- low
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 2"
Width: 4"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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