Aloinopsis malherbei(L.Bolus ) L.Bolus
Giant Jewel Plant , Giant Jewel Succulent
Nananthus malherbei
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Family : AizoaceaeSubfamily : RuschioideaeTribe : RuschieaeGenus : Aloinopsis
The specific name " malherbei " ( pronounced " mal - HERB - electrical engineering - eye " ) honour Marthinus Lourens Malherbe of Soekershof .
Aloinopsis malherbeiis native toSouth Africa(Cape Province ) .
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Aloinopsis malherbeiis a small succulent that forms russet scab of glaucous , fan - shaped green leafage . It can grow up to 2 inches ( 5 cm ) tall . The leaves are vertical , covered with tubercles more evident at the margins , and can measure up to 0.8 inch ( 2 cm ) long .
The yellow flowers appear in mid - wintertime to early bound and can strive a diameter of up to 1 inch ( 2.5 cm ) .
Aloinopsis malherbeiis similar in contour and texture toAloinopsis spathulataandTitanopsis calcarea .
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USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 25 ° F ( -3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( 10 ° C ) .
These plants are popular among collectors . They opt a very porouspotting mixto increase drainage . Aloinopsisare wintertime cultivator and require plenty of light . Most are reasonably cold-blooded - hardy and blossom in the wintertime .
Aloinopsiscan be spring up in the ground or a container . They will grow in the cool office of the class and heyday in wintertime if it scram expert light . Direct sun is of the essence for blooming well . Aloinopsis is probably sleeping in summer , so it is usually recommended not to irrigate much in summertime . Do not be surprised if they do not grow then , but althoughAloinopsisare better treated as winter growers , they will grow anyway in summertime if give weewee . Aloinopsisshould befertilizedonly once during the develop time of year with a balanced plant food .
Photo by Cok Grootscholten
These plants are propagated by seed or part . Unfortunately , Aloinopsisare prostrate to red spider mites and root rot .
Learn more atHow to Grow and handle for Aloinopsis .
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