Pleiospilos Nelii Mesembs Split Rock

(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).

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