Aloinopsis Species, Giant Jewel Plant

Aloinopsismalherbei

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aloinopsis (al-low-in-OP-sis)
Species
malherbei (mal-HERB-ee-eye)
Synonym
Nananthus malherbei
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Vista, California(9 reports)

Alachua, Florida

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Phoenix, AZ | January 2015 | neutral

Central Phoenix -- I have tried this plant several times in the ground and in large outdoor pots. It does not like sun. In shade and wi...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | neutral

I have tried this wonderfully curious plant several times, but I think I keep getting it wet in the winter (summer growing mesemb) and ro...Read More

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