Aloinopsis schooneesii

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A tuberous succulent forming a packed matting of small clustered rosettes with finely textured dark, plump, blue-green leaves and daisy-like yellow flowers 1.3cm in diametre that open up early in the evening from late winter to spring.

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H2
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Aizoaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus
A small genus of tuberous succulents native to South Africa. They form rosettes of thick, sometimes warty blue-green to grey triangular-shaped leaves and produce yellow to pink daisy-like flowers
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
South Africa

How to Grow

Cultivation

Will grow well in a porous potting mix in the ground or a container avoiding waterlogging. Full sun light will ensure good flowering. Feed once during growing season, and avoid over-watering.

Propagation

Propagate by division or seed.

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Gravel garden
  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to spider mite.

Diseases

May be susceptible to root rot.