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1Pleiospilos nelii Schwantes
Pleiospilos nelii, the split rock, splitrock or living granite, is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae, native to South Africa. It grows in semi-arid areas with rainfall of between 150mm and 300mm, in the Karoo of South Africa.
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Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Pleiospilos nelii · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista Oficial) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q7204480 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Aizoaceae - Pleiospilos nelii.JPG · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Pleiospilos nelii · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
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Pleiospilos tip: Only water once the old leaf pair has fully shrivelled, otherwise the plant splits.
Pleiospilos nelii – what to know
Pleiospilos nelii – family: Aizoaceae, genus: Pleiospilos. Native range: South Africa (W-Cape Prov., E-Cape Prov.), Cape Provinces, Brazil, South Africa, Western Cape, Eastern Cape. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Pleiospilos nelii?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Pleiospilos nelii need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Pleiospilos nelii get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Pleiospilos nelii toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Pleiospilos nelii flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Pleiospilos: Typical flowering time: September, October.
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Pleiospilos nelii (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q7204480 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Aizoaceae - Pleiospilos nelii.JPG (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Pleiospilos nelii (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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