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    • 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.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    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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    Aloinopsis rubrolineata

    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
    Photo of Aloinopsis rubrolineata foliage by Stan Shebs
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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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    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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    Aloinopsis spathulata

    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
    Photo of Aloinopsis spathulata flower by J Brew
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    Nananthus vittatus

    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
    Photo of Nananthus vittatus close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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