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Pleiospilos nelii

Also Known As

  • Pleiospilos pedunculata
  • Pleiospilos tiliaceus tricolor
  • Split Rock

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3"-5"
  • W: 3"-4"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Pleiospilos nelii plant details

Pleiospilos nelii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pleiospilos nelii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 IN - 4 IN - wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, unique, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pleiospilos nelii

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Moderate water in fall and early spring, little to no water the rest of the year. Light Shade. 3" Salmon and Yellow Flowers with a White center. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio).

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

The always fascinating "Split Rock". The perfect starting point for the rock collector who also likes plants

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Pleiospilos nelii plant

How to Grow Pleiospilos nelii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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