Scientific Name: Pleiospilos nelii

Common Name:  “Split Rock”

Family:  Aizoaceae

Origin:  Cape of South Africa

Pleiospilos nelii resembles a small rock and typically grows in semi-arid areas; this stemless plant has two or four opposite grey-green to brownish leaves.  The leaves have a deep fissure in the middle and small dark spots on the surface.

Flowers are yellow-orange and 2-3 inches across and emerge from the center of the leaves.  Blooms occur in the afternoon and close at sunset.  The flowering period is from early spring to August.

Spilt Rock is an excellent choice for container gardens.