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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

    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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    Nananthus vittata x Aloinopsis orpenii

    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
    Photo of Nananthus vittata x Aloinopsis orpenii by Cactus Jungle
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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 luckhoffii

    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
    Photo of Aloinopsis luckhoffii by Cactus Jungle
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    Deilanthe peersii

    aka Aloinopsis peersii, Cheiridopsis noctiflora, Cheiridopsis victoris, Mesembryanthemum canum, Nananthus peersii, Ice Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2"

    Width: 4"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Deilanthe peersii flower, form by Michael Wolf
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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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