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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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    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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    Pleiospilos bolusii

    aka Mesembryanthemum bolusii, Living Rock Cactus, Mimicry Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 3"-9"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pleiospilos bolusii by Cactus Jungle
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