Photo of Aloinopsis schooneesii foliage by Kara Nursery

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Aloinopsis schooneesii

Also Known As

  • Aloinopsis schoonessii
  • Nananthus schooneesii
  • Living Stone

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 3"-9"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Aloinopsis schooneesii plant details

Aloinopsis schooneesii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 schooneesii

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: aizoaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 IN - 9 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: collectible, container plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aloinopsis schooneesii

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the stone plants, the mimicry is not as good as with lithops but they are still cool looking more like some dead fleshy reptilian toe than a rock.
Perfect for the gardener with limited space, this delightful little succulent loves a sunny, dry environment. In late winter or early spring, small daisy-like flowers poke out from among the smooth, rounded leaves. Easy to grow, they tolerate long periods of dryness.
These have nicely formed caudices. Not your everyday caudex.Cold hardy to 25°F. Prefers some shade during hot summer days.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Aloinopsis schooneesii plant

How to Grow Aloinopsis schooneesii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • 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
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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