Pleiospilos nelii Rubra grow and care – leaf plant succulent of the genus Pleiospilos also known as Split rock, Pleiospilos nelii Rubra perennial evergreen used as ornamental ground cover plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert or subtropics climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 10-11.
Leaves color red more than one color the color structure is clean or with a lot of dots, the leaves shape stone with like little mouth, leaves grow in pairs from each pair of leaves grow one pair inside the old pair in angle 90 degree of growth.
How to grow Pleiospilos nelii Rubra growing and care:
Well drained soil, hot summer cool and dry winter, do not overwater
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? No
Difficulties or problems when growing: Sensitive to water
Recommended planting season? All year
Pests and diseases: Slugs
Pruning season: All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves and bloom stems
Size of the plant? 3-7cm, 1-3 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition: Slow growing
Water requirement: Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Half Shade / Full Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? Yes with light
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season: Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower Pink-purple with inner yellow, flowers with multi petals there like needle is one flower from each pair of leaves.
