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Pleiospilos, African Living Rock, Living Rock Cactus, Mimicry Plant 'Envy'

Pleiospilosbolusii

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Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pleiospilos (plee-oh-SPIL-os)
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Species
bolusii (bol-LOO-see-eye)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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