Aloinopsis schooneesii, also commonly known as Living stone, is a succulent plant that has its origin in Southern Africa. Growing up to the height of 3 cm, this summer-dormant plant has tuberous roots and forms irregular rosettes of diamond-shaped dark green leaves. The lithops living stone belongs to the Cactaceae family.
Growth Rate
Aloinopsis schooneesii plant has a slow growth rate.
Flowering
Aloinopsis schooneesii blooms in late winter or early spring with green/brown flowers. They usually open in the late afternoon or early evening.
Watering and Feeding
This succulent type, like all succulents, requires regular watering. Fertilize Aloinopsis schooneesii with a balanced fertilizer only once during the growing season.
Soil
A well-drained soil mixture is essential for these plants, as it is for all succulents.
Hardiness
This variety of cacti prefers a warm climate. It has a frost tolerance of -4° C (24.8° F) and belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11b.
Light
Living stone succulents require a lot of light. When planting this type of succulent in a garden, make sure it gets plenty of sunlight. Full sun exposure is ideal for growth. It is preferable to grow these plants outside rather than indoors.
Propagation
Offsets or seeds can be used to propagate the Living stone plant. Aloinopsis schooneesii succulent does not require frequent repotting.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aloinopsis schooneesii |
| Common Name | Living stone |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright yellow |
| Genus | Aloinopsis |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 2 in. tall |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Evergreen succulent |
| Propagation | By Stem cuttings, offsets |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Ornamental succulent specie |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.) |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets, keep away from childern |
| Watering Needs | Low |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aloinopsis schooneesii |
| Common Name | Living stone |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright yellow |
| Genus | Aloinopsis |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 2 in. tall |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Evergreen succulent |
| Propagation | By Stem cuttings, offsets |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Ornamental succulent specie |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.) |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets, keep away from childern |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Aloinopsis schooneesii, also commonly known as Living stone, is a succulent plant that has its origin in Southern Africa. Growing up to the height of 3 cm, this summer-dormant plant has tuberous roots and forms irregular rosettes of diamond-shaped dark green leaves. The lithops living stone belongs to the Cactaceae family.
Growth Rate
Aloinopsis schooneesii plant has a slow growth rate.
Flowering
Aloinopsis schooneesii blooms in late winter or early spring with green/brown flowers. They usually open in the late afternoon or early evening.
Watering and Feeding
This succulent type, like all succulents, requires regular watering. Fertilize Aloinopsis schooneesii with a balanced fertilizer only once during the growing season.
Soil
A well-drained soil mixture is essential for these plants, as it is for all succulents.
Hardiness
This variety of cacti prefers a warm climate. It has a frost tolerance of -4° C (24.8° F) and belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11b.
Light
Living stone succulents require a lot of light. When planting this type of succulent in a garden, make sure it gets plenty of sunlight. Full sun exposure is ideal for growth. It is preferable to grow these plants outside rather than indoors.
Propagation
Offsets or seeds can be used to propagate the Living stone plant. Aloinopsis schooneesii succulent does not require frequent repotting.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aloinopsis schooneesii |
| Common Name | Living stone |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright yellow |
| Genus | Aloinopsis |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 2 in. tall |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Evergreen succulent |
| Propagation | By Stem cuttings, offsets |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Ornamental succulent specie |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.) |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets, keep away from childern |
| Watering Needs | Low |
Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features
| Bloom Season | Early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Aloinopsis schooneesii |
| Common Name | Living stone |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Bright yellow |
| Genus | Aloinopsis |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Mature Size | 2 in. tall |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Evergreen succulent |
| Propagation | By Stem cuttings, offsets |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Ornamental succulent specie |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun (6+ hrs.) |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets, keep away from childern |
| Watering Needs | Low |
