Pleiospilos nelii mesembs is a highly unusual succulent plant from the Aizoaceae family. With its origin in South Africa, this houseplant grows up to 6 inches in height. The winter-dormant plant is a type mesemb. Pleiospilos Nelii has a common name “Split Rock”.
Growth Rate
Split Rock plant is slow growth.
Flowering
Split Rock succulent blooms in eye-catching coral or apricot color from late winter to mid-spring.
Watering
Avoid overwatering this succulent type. To avoid rotting, let the soil dry out completely after watering. Reduce watering during the winter months.
Soil
These plants need porous and well-drained soil mix. Split Rock succulent care is quite easy and less time-consuming.
Hardiness
Pleiospilos Nelii belongs to the hardiness zone of 9b to 11b. This variety is not frost tolerant. So, if you live in colder regions with temperatures less than 30° F (-1.1° C), consider planting the succulent indoors.
Light
This popular houseplant needs partial to light shade. It also requires some bright sunlight. You can place your plant in a spot where it can get partial sun with ample airflow.
Propagation
Split Rock succulents can be propagated through seeds or division.
If you are looking for a plant that can be grown indoors and requires less attention, then Pleiospilos Nelii “Split Rock” is for you.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Late winter-mid spring |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Split rock |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Flower | Coral/apricot |
| Frost Tolerance | -5°C |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9b to 11b |
| Height | Under 6 in. |
| Origin | South africa |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Pleiospilos nelii mesembs split rock |
| Shape | Globose |
| Sun Exposure | Partial to light shade |
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