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Aloinopsis Species, Living Stone

Aloinopsisschooneesii

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Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Aloinopsis (al-low-in-OP-sis)
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Synonym
Aloinopsis schooneesii var. acutipetala
Aloinopsis schooneesii var. willowmorensis
Nananthus schooneesii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Brentwood, California

Castro Valley, California

Long Beach, California

Los Angeles, California

Sacramento, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | May 2005 | neutral

My photo of this plant is of one that is growing in zone 9a/9b in a shade house. It has frost protection but the temperature reaches abou...Read More

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hanna1
Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | January 2005 | positive

Looks like miniature stones, mine has lovely yellow flowers.
This plant is from South Africa. enjoys part sun/afternoon protection...Read More

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salvia_lover
| January 2005 | neutral

this plant requires a minimum temperature of 50°F

Flowers are daisy-like and yellow-red.

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