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Aloinopsis malherbei
Also Known As
- Nananthus malherbei
- Giant Jewel Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 4"-16"
planting zones
- 9a-12
Aloinopsis malherbei plant details
Aloinopsis malherbei is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter, dry when dormant. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Aloinopsis malherbei
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 16 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: collectible, container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloinopsis malherbei
- USDA Zones: 9a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Aloinopsis malherbei plant
How to Grow Aloinopsis malherbei
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
See other plant types of Aloinopsis for your garden
aka Aloinopsis rubrolineatus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - 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 Hardy Living Stone
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
6a-12
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Aloinopsis aloides, Mesembryanthemum aloides, Nananthus aloides, Nananthus transvaalensis
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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