What is the TRUE life expectancy on the Split Rock Succulents?
Pleiospilos nelii - Split Rock
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Open Feb 13, 2023 - 07:15 AM
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Feb 13, 2023 - 07:15 AM
That's a tough question! Aging in perennial plants is a poorly studied field, but it's clear that they don't age like we do. In short, they can last a very long time if cared for well. To our knowledge, there as never been a cultivated split rock that has died of old age. Most succumb to overwatering, lack of sun, or poorly-draining soil long before they get old. It's entirely possible that a well cared for split rock could last longer than a well cared for person can.
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Split Rock (Pleiospilos nelii): A grey-green mesemb that actually grows well on a window sill! These unusual-looking succulents have thick, egg-shaped leaves with sharp, angular lines where leaf pairs meet. Its pattern of neat, pinpoint speckles helps it camouflage against blocks of granite in its n...
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