Pleiospilos nelii
splitrock
A succulent perennial with paired, hemispherical grey-green leaves to 8cm long, and daisy-like, pink-flushed, orange flowers 7cm across in late summer
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Pleiospilos are small, stemless, succulent perennials mostly with one or two pairs of very fleshy, grey-green leaves united at the base, and daisy-like yellow or orange flowers, sometimes coconut-scented, in late summer and autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S. Africa (Cape)
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light. From early summer to late autumn water sparingly but regularly and apply a low nitrogen liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks. Keep dry at all other times
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 19-24°C (66-75°F) or detach offsets, from late spring to summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Vulnerable to aphids while flowering
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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