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

Family: Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Pleiospilos (plee-oh-SPIL-os)
Species: bolusii (bol-LOO-see-eye)
Cultivar: Envy

Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen



Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

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