Aloinopsis orpenii – Glaucous-Leaved Aloinopsis Seed x20

This plant is a low, multi-branching, mat-forming succulent that grows in the arid, subtropical climate of Northern Cape, South Africa.  It grows in a restricted habitat with a winter rainfall.

This almost stemless plant has 2 to 4 pairs of leaves 2-3 cm long and 6-8 mm broad, thick, boat-shaped with rounded margins and keel on the lower surface. The leaf tip is pointed (mucronate) and the leaves are a bluish-green often tinged with purple.

This plant requires a very open gravelly mix, full sun for strong flower colour, and minimal watering in summer as it is dormant. In winter, watering is only done when the mix dries out. Fertilising should only done once per growing season (winter).

Offered is a packet of 20 seeds with Grownotes to assist you to grow this unusual succulent.