Aloinopsis malherbei Miniature Blue Fan
(This plant comes in a 3.5" pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
Aloinopsis Malherbei goes by the common name “Miniature Blue Fan” or “Giant Jewel”. This succulent is fan or spoon-shaped. South Africa is its native place and Aizoaceae is its biological family. Being dormant in the summertime, Carillo Agave can grow up to a height of 2 inches.
Growth Rate
The Miniature Blue Fan is a slow grower and takes time to bloom out and needs to be nurtured well.
Flowering
Aloinopsis Malherbei produces yellow-colored flowers from mid-winter until early spring.
Watering and Feeding
The Giant Jewel needs to be watered all year round since it will grow only when it receives water. Keep the watering to a minimum level during the winter season. Feed the succulent only once during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Soil
Use a shallow pot for the best results. The plant can do well in a variety of soil types, but they do their best in a porous potting mix as it increases drainage.
Hardiness
Aloinopsis Malherbei grows best between mid-winter and early spring. Keep in mind its frost tolerance of anywhere above -5° C (23° F). Talking about its hardiness, it comes from the zone of 10a to 11b.
Light
The Miniature Blue Fan requires full sun as the sunlight brings out the best colors. Avoid too many hours of sun exposure during the summertime. It does not appreciate full shade.
Propagation
Do it with offshoots. Remove a lateral shoot and insert it deep into the soil. The shoot should root within a month.
This excellent potted plant is ideal for both the windowsill and your garden. It is also widely used for gifting purposes.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Mid-winter to early spring |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Giant jewel plant |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower | White/yellow |
| Frost Tolerance | −3.9 °c |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a to 11b |
| Height | 3-4 cm |
| Origin | South africa |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Aloinopsis malherbei |
| Shape | Branching rosettes |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
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United StatesNice plant
Speedy delivery of a nice sized healthy plant.
United StatesAloinopsis malherbei
Planet Desert did a marvelous job packing and shipping this delicate item to me. I am very happy with my Aloinopsis malherbei from them.
United StatesIt died
I gave this 4 stars because the plant came beautiful and flowering, but was dead in two days.
United StatesMini plant in a 4" pot
Disappointed in the size of this plant. It was a 2" pot plant in a 4" pot. Beware, bigger size does not mean you will get bigger size.
United StatesCool plant
Came very healthy and nicely packaged