Photo of Pleiospilos simulans foliage by Kara Nursery

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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

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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

Large, flat faced, split rocks to add to your "living rock" collection. An easy to grow Mesemb - filtered sun and keep above freezing during the winter.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Pleiospilos simulans plant

How to Grow Pleiospilos simulans

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
    • burgundy
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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