Why does new split rock have 3 not 2 sets of leaves. Solid leaves
Pleiospilos nelii - Split Rock
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Jan 21, 2022 - 10:29 AM
This can occasionally happen to Pleiospilos. Fortunately, all you need to do is keep it in a dry, sunny spot with very gritty soil and the outer leaf pair will naturally dry and fall off.
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