Split Rock plant Care

Pleiospilos nelii is a succulent by qualification, but it needs even less water. Usually, this greenie needs a sip only during the growing season, that is, in spring and autumn. The plant does not tolerate overly moist soil and stagnant liquid at all.

Pleiospilos nelii are tiny, stemless plants, so no pruning is required.

This sturdy succulent does not need any fertilizer to thrive.

In nature, Pleiospilos nelii grows in places with full access to bright, direct sunlight. Therefore, the ideal location is a southern windowsill. Otherwise, you may need additional lamps.

Pleiospilos nelii needs well-drained soil with a minimum amount of organic matter. You can prepare a mixture with ¼ part cactus soil, gravel, or pumice.

Propagating these succulents is not easy because they do not have stems. These greenies also give offsets very rarely. Therefore, you can grow Split Rock plants from seed by purchasing them in the store or by collecting them yourself from the seed pods on your existing plants. The best time for sowing is summer.

You should keep the Split Rock warm. The plant also tolerates any heat well, but the minimum temperature at which the plant can grow is 30°F (-1.1°C).

These plants do not have a branched root system, so they do not need wide pots. However, the container must be deep because this greenie's roots grow rather long! Don't forget to also check for drainage holes.

The Split Rock plant is an example of mimicry in nature, as the plant copies the appearance of the rocks around it, creating camouflage to blend in.