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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

    • 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

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    Pleiospilos nelii

    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
    Photo of Pleiospilos nelii flower by Stan Shebs
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    Pleiospilos nelii 'Royal Flush'

    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
    Photo of Pleiospilos nelii 'Royal Flush' flower by Kara Nursery
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    Pleiospilos bolusii

    aka Mesembryanthemum bolusii, Living Rock Cactus, Mimicry Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 3"-9"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pleiospilos bolusii by Cactus Jungle
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