Pleiospilos simulans
 
Origin:  Eastern Cape, South Africa

Known as Split Rock or Mimicry plant, for its unique stone-like appearance blending into the natural environment where it is found. This species is unusual that it produces large flat and spreading leaves. The plants produce lovely large yellow flowers.
 
Plant Size: Well established seed-grown plants growin in a community tray. The photo is of the plants for sale.
 
About Mesembs
 
The mesembs are members of the Mesembryanthemaceae (Aizoaceae) and is a very large family with about 123 genera and about 1600-1800 known species. The main distribution for the family is in southern Africa with species extending into east Africa, Arabian peninsula, Madagascar, Australia, and New Zealand.  Mesembs are widely-spread and is found in all 9 provinces of South Africa, more commonly known as Vygies. The plants occupy a wide range of habitats. From dry rocky areas, to high rainfall grass-veld.
 
Caring for your Faucaria
 
Pot: Most highly succulent Mesembs are best suited to cultivation in pots. Various Mesembs planted together and using colourful gravel and rocks together in a bowl, makes a beautiful miniature rock garden.
 
Soil: The plants prefer a very well-drained growing medium, yet a finer sandier mix is perfect.
 
Light: Almost all Mesembs are found growing in very sunny positions. Given too little light the plants will easily stretch and start growing abnormally.
 
Water: Most Mesembs are very drought hardy and care should be given to not over-water your plants. Rather too little than too much is my rule. Watering every week or second week is more than efficient, depending on the growing conditions and environment.