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Split Rock

$10.00

The Ultimate Mimicry Plant for Your Collection!

Introducing Pleiospilos nelii, famously known as the Split Rock or Mimicry Plant. Native to the arid regions of South Africa, this fascinating succulent has evolved to perfectly resemble a small, cracked stone, making it a stunning and quirky addition to any collection.

Key Features:

  • Unique Appearance: The plant consists of one or two pairs of thick, egg-shaped, gray-green leaves separated by a distinctive cleft or "split." Tiny, dark speckles cover the leaves, enhancing its rock-like camouflage.

  • Spectacular Blooms: A healthy, mature Pleiospilos nelii will surprise you with large, silky, golden to apricot-orange flowers (sometimes white or pink in the 'Royal Flush' cultivar). These daisy-like blooms emerge from the split and open in the afternoon, often releasing a delicate, sweet fragrance.

  • Easy to Grow (with proper watering): As a mesemb, this plant is drought-tolerant and very low-maintenance, provided you follow its strict watering cycle. It requires a deep, well-draining, mineral-heavy soil and thrives in bright light.

All potted plants are local pickup only. Shipped plants will be bare root (no pot or soil).

The Ultimate Mimicry Plant for Your Collection!

Introducing Pleiospilos nelii, famously known as the Split Rock or Mimicry Plant. Native to the arid regions of South Africa, this fascinating succulent has evolved to perfectly resemble a small, cracked stone, making it a stunning and quirky addition to any collection.

Key Features:

  • Unique Appearance: The plant consists of one or two pairs of thick, egg-shaped, gray-green leaves separated by a distinctive cleft or "split." Tiny, dark speckles cover the leaves, enhancing its rock-like camouflage.

  • Spectacular Blooms: A healthy, mature Pleiospilos nelii will surprise you with large, silky, golden to apricot-orange flowers (sometimes white or pink in the 'Royal Flush' cultivar). These daisy-like blooms emerge from the split and open in the afternoon, often releasing a delicate, sweet fragrance.

  • Easy to Grow (with proper watering): As a mesemb, this plant is drought-tolerant and very low-maintenance, provided you follow its strict watering cycle. It requires a deep, well-draining, mineral-heavy soil and thrives in bright light.

All potted plants are local pickup only. Shipped plants will be bare root (no pot or soil).

Pleiospilos nelii

Watering Note: Pleiospilos nelii thrives on neglect! Only water deeply when the innermost leaf pair is starting to feel slightly soft and the outer leaves are nearly withered. Overwatering is the fastest way to harm your Split Rock.

Add the Split Rock Plant to your windowsill, succulent garden, or miniature landscape for a mesmerizing touch of the exotic Karoo desert!

  • Common Name: Split Rock, Living Rock Plant, Mimicry Plant

  • Botanical Name: Pleiospilos nelii

  • Flower Color: Golden-Orange (Yellow to Apricot)

  • Light: Full sun to bright, filtered light.

  • Hardiness Zone: USDA Zone 9-11 (Keep protected from frost).


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