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Conservatory GreenhouseCactus Succulent

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

Other common names
cleftstone
mimicry plant

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0–0.1 metre
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H2
Botanical 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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