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Pleiospilos simulans
Also Known As
- Mesembryanthemum simulans
- Split Rock
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Pleiospilos simulans plant details
Pleiospilos simulans is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue, burgundy and green foliage. In fall and summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pleiospilos simulans
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: aizoaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, burgundy and green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, gravel garden, houseplant, rock garden, unique, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pleiospilos simulans
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Pleiospilos simulans plant
How to Grow Pleiospilos simulans
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
- burgundy
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Pleiospilos for your garden
aka Pleiospilos pedunculata, Pleiospilos tiliaceus tricolor, Split Rock
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3"-5"
Width: 3"-4"
- sun - bright shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 3"-9"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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