Pleiospilos nelii 'Royal Flush' "Purple Split Rock" - 2.5"

Common Name: Purple Split Rock

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Description

Whereas the true Pleiospilos nelii has a silky golden-apricot flower, the less-common cultivar 'Royal Flush' has a deep rose flower with a white center. Extremely succulent pair of purple-gray leaves form a clefted egg-shaped body known as a bi-lobe. Leaves are dotted with myriad tiny dots that are in fact stomates (pores in the epidermis). Can grow quite large, to 4" in diameter. The genus Pleiospilos part of the family Aizoaceae, which includes the various forms of plants known as ice plants and those known as mimicry plants. Excellent in a small windowsill pot or with other mimicry plants that have similar ecological needs.

  • Product Size
    Size:2.5"
  • Product Soil Preference
    Soil Preference:Porous
  • Product Shade Preference
    Shade Preference:Low
  • Product Bloom Time
    Bloom Time:Winter / Spring
  • Product Water Preference
    Water Preference:Low
  • Product Hardiness Zone
    Hardiness Zone:USDA Zone 10
  • Product Pet Safety
    Pet Safety:Safe

Appearance

Part of what makes succulents so fascinating are the myriad ways they express themselves throughout the year, depending on light, season, temperature, soil, and hydration. For those and other reasons, the plants you receive may not look exactly as they appear on our website.


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