How to grow and care for Pleiospilos nelii Schwantes
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pleiospilos nelii Schwantes, Splitrock, Cleft Stone, African Living Rock, Royal flush
Pleiospilos nelii Schwantes 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
10C° ~21C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Pleiospilos nelii Schwantes
How often should I water?
check Pleiospilos nelii Schwantes Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Pleiospilos nelii Schwantes need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Pleiospilos nelii Schwantes likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
10~21℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pleiospilos nelii Schwantes at home, make sure the temperature is 10~21℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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10~40%
100
Pleiospilos nelii Schwantes prefers humidity about 10~40%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Pleiospilos nelii Schwantes is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Aizoaceae, Genus: Pleiospilos, Species: Pleiospilos nelii
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | South Africa |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Aizoaceae |
| Genus | Pleiospilos |
| Species | Pleiospilos nelii |
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