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Aloinopsis spathulata x Nananthus transvaalensis (Hybrid living stone)
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per year
per year
0.05m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Aloinopsis spathulata x Nananthus transvaalensis
Other names
Hybrid living stone, Hybrid hardy living stone, Aloinopsis spathulata x Nananthus vittatus
Genus
Aloinopsis spathulata x Nananthus transvaalensis Aloinopsis spathulata x Nananthus transvaalensis
Species
A. spathulata x N. transvaalensis - A. spathulata x N. transvaalensis is a compact, cushion-forming, succulent perennial with fleshy, rough, spoon-shaped, grey-green leaves and daisy-like, pink, yellow, or orange flowers in summer late spring.
Aloinopsis spathulata x Nananthus transvaalensis is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
Flower
Pink, Orange, Yellow in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Specific pests
Aphids , Mealybugs Aphids , Mealybugs
Diseases
Vulnerable to chlorosis resulting from magnesium deficiency.
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Aloinopsis spathulata x Nananthus transvaalensis (Hybrid living stone) will reach a height of 0.05m and a spread of 0.3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in cactus compost & added leaf mould in bright, filtered light & good ventilation. Water moderately in growth & feed every 2-3 weeks with low nitrogen fertiliser. Keep dry in dormancy. Grow outdoors in poor, sharply-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Aloinopsis spathulata x Nananthus transvaalensis
Other names
Hybrid living stone, Hybrid hardy living stone, Aloinopsis spathulata x Nananthus vittatus
Genus
Aloinopsis spathulata x Nananthus transvaalensis Aloinopsis spathulata x Nananthus transvaalensis
Species
A. spathulata x N. transvaalensis - A. spathulata x N. transvaalensis is a compact, cushion-forming, succulent perennial with fleshy, rough, spoon-shaped, grey-green leaves and daisy-like, pink, yellow, or orange flowers in summer late spring.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
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Colour
Flower
Pink, Orange, Yellow in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Specific pests
Diseases
Vulnerable to chlorosis resulting from magnesium deficiency.
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Aloinopsis spathulata x Nananthus transvaalensis (Hybrid living stone) will reach a height of 0.05m and a spread of 0.3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Indoor, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in cactus compost & added leaf mould in bright, filtered light & good ventilation. Water moderately in growth & feed every 2-3 weeks with low nitrogen fertiliser. Keep dry in dormancy. Grow outdoors in poor, sharply-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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