About
Aloinopsis schooneesii is a tuberous succulent that produces dense mats of clustered rosettes. Its leaves are small, plump, and dark blue-green with a fine texture. The plant blooms with daisy-like yellow flowers, measuring approximately 1.3 cm across, which typically open in the early evening from late winter through spring.
About the genus
This is a compact genus of tuberous succulents originating from South Africa. They develop rosettes composed of robust, occasionally warty, triangular leaves that range in color from blue-green to grey. The plants yield daisy-like blooms in shades of yellow to pink.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent, Houseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- Up to 10 cm
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Houseplants, Patio and container plants
- Native to
- South Africa
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Will grow well in a porous potting mix in the ground or a container avoiding waterlogging. Full sun light will ensure good flowering. Feed once during growing season, and avoid over-watering.
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division or seed.
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to spider mite.
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to root rot.