living rock

How to Grow and Care for living rock

living rock · Pleiospilos compactus

Under glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light. During the growing season, water sparingly and apply a dilute, low-nitrogen fertiliser every 4-6 weeks; keep dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing living rock

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeSand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Under glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light. During the growing season, water sparingly and apply a dilute, low-nitrogen fertiliser every 4-6 weeks; keep dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

How to Water living rock?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for living rock?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for living rock?

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What Soil Is Best for living rock?

Soil type
Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for living rock?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize living rock?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune living rock?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate living rock?

Propagate by seed, or separate offsets in spring and summer

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How to Transplant living rock?

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How to Care for living rock in Winter?

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How to Plant living rock?

Under glass, grow in standard cactus compost in full light. During the growing season, water sparingly and apply a dilute, low-nitrogen fertiliser every 4-6 weeks; keep dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

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How to Repot living rock?

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How to Harvest living rock?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to root and stem rots in wet conditions

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids while in flower

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The Toxicity of living rock

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Attributes of living rock

Plant typeCactus Succulent · Houseplants
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageEvergreen
HabitMatforming
OriginAfrica

Scientific Classification

Species
Pleiospilos compactus
Genus
Pleiospilos
Family
Aizoaceae
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