Pleiospilos bolusii
mimicry plant
A succulent perennial to 5cm in height, with a pair of very thick triangular grey-green leaves to 7cm in length, and fragrant, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers to 8cm across
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Pleiospilos are small, stemless, succulent perennials mostly with one or two pairs of very fleshy, grey-green leaves united at the base, and daisy-like yellow or orange flowers, sometimes coconut-scented, in late summer and autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Karroo
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in bright, filtered light. When in growth water sparingly but regularly and feed every two or three weeks with a low nitrogen liquid feed. Keep dry in the winter
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 19 - 24°C in early spring or by offsets
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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