How to grow and care for Pleiospilos nelii
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pleiospilos nelii
Pleiospilos nelii 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
10C° ~21C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Pleiospilos nelii
How often should I water?
check Pleiospilos nelii 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 need?

Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Pleiospilos nelii likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
10~21℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pleiospilos nelii at home, make sure the temperature is 10~21℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
10~40%
100
Pleiospilos nelii 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 is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Aizoaceae, Genus: Pleiospilos, Species: Pleiospilos nelii
Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
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Habitat | South Africa |
Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
---|---|
Phylum | Tracheophyta |
Class | Magnoliopsida |
Order | Caryophyllales |
Family | Aizoaceae |
Genus | Pleiospilos |
Species | Pleiospilos nelii |
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