Pleiospilos nelii 'Royal Flush' Split Rock Aloe that it is often only

that it is often only visible when its large

variegata 'Sunrise' is a stunning succulent native to South Africa

which open during the daytime and close their petals come nightfall

also lends this plant the nickname fairy washboard – and this hardy specimen does indeed make an exceptional addition to whimsical container arrangements such as fairy gardens

Living up to its name

Pleiospilos nelii 'Royal Flush' Split Rock Aloe that it is often onlyNative to South Africa, Pleiospilos nelii 'Royal Flush' is a type of split rock succulent, so named because of its unique appearance that allows it to camouflage against the granite rocks that cover the ground in its natural habitat. A mesemb, or member of the family of mimicry plants, this succulent ranges from pink to purple in color, with thick, oblong leaves coated in a blanket of speckles. Growing three to five inches in width and height, these