Genus: Aloinopsis |
Specific Epithet: luckhoffii luk-HOF-ee-eye |
Variety: |
Phonetic:
al-low-in-OP-sish |
Family: Aizoaceae |
Root Meanings: Aloe-like/Named for James Lückhoff |
Origin: South Africa |
CA
Native: No |
Common Name(s): Aloinopsis |
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Minimum Temp: 28 |
Exposure: Full Sun |
Water: Very little in summer |
Type: Evergreen |
Persistence: Evergreen |
Height: 2 inches |
Spread: 2 inches |
Growth Rate: Slow |
Blooms: Late fall to winter |
Flowers:Yellow |
Seasonal: -- |
Features:
- Winter growers, dormant in summer (less water)
- Iceplant family
- A 'mimicry plant' camouflages itself in its native environment
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Considerations:
- Look better with adequate water even in summer dormancy
- Outdoors in summer, indoors/greenhouse for protection in winter when temps drop below freezing
- Use less organic matter in soil
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Landscape
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Master List #: -- |