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Pleiospilos bolusii

★ RHS AGMLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Pleiospilos
Family: Aizoaceae
Common Names: living rock cactus

About this plant

P. bolusii is a succulent perennial to 5cm in height, with a pair of very thick triangular grey-green leaves to 7cm in length, and fragrant, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers to 8cm across

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. When in growth water sparingly but regularly and feed every two or three weeks with a low nitrogen liquid feed. Keep dry in the winter

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 19 - 24°C in early spring or by offsets

Pests

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years