Pleiospilos Species, Liver Plant, Mimicry Plant, Splitrock

Pleiospilossimulans

Family
Aizoaceae (ay-zoh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pleiospilos (plee-oh-SPIL-os)
Species
simulans (sim-YOO-lans)
Synonym
Mesembryanthemum simulans
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 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)
Bloom Color
Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
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

Reseda, California

Thousand Oaks, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2005 | positive

This is one of the more unusual Pleiospilos species... not as symetrical and firm as the others... sort of the consistency of rotten meat...Read More

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