Low
1 of 1 (100%)
Species
Pleiospilos bolusii
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- African living-rock
- Plant type
- Succulent
- Growth habit
- Groundcover
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Low
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Low
- Propagation
- Offset
- Native range
- Southern African deserts
- Toxic to pets
- Not toxic
- Toxic to people
- Not toxic
- public plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
At a glance
What Pleiospilos bolusii is
Pleiospilos bolusii is a succulent groundcover from the deserts of Southern Africa. Its thick, mottled leaves mimic the appearance of rocks to hide from grazing animals.
You will notice the plant remains compact, rarely rising far above the soil surface. Living with it means watching a slow, deliberate cycle of growth where one pair of leaves eventually yields to the next.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Full sun
- Most common watering
- Low
- Most common temperature
- Warm
- Most common humidity
- Low
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Pleiospilos bolusii
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Desert survival
Indigenous populations observed the plant as a part of the arid landscape. Its resemblance to stones helped it persist in areas with intense sun.
- 19th century
Botanical record
Explorers and botanists began documenting the unique succulents of Southern Africa. The plant moved from the desert floor into formal scientific classifications.
- 20th century
Hobbyist cultivation
The plant became a recognizable feature in the collections of succulent enthusiasts. People learned to mimic the dry, warm conditions of its native habitat at home.
- Present day
Shared practice
You likely acquire these plants from specialists who favor their geometric shape. Owners now focus on careful watering to prevent rot in an environment very different from the desert.
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Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Full sun
1 of 1 (100%)
Warm
1 of 1 (100%)
Low
1 of 1 (100%)
Collectors
People growing Pleiospilos bolusii
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Questions
Frequently asked about Pleiospilos bolusii
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Pleiospilos bolusii?
Pleiospilos bolusii is a species in the Pleiospilos genus. Commonly known as African living-rock, a succulent, and with a groundcover growth habit. Native to Southern African deserts.
How do you care for Pleiospilos bolusii?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Pleiospilos bolusii is Full sun light, low watering, warm temperatures, and low humidity.
How rare is Pleiospilos bolusii?
Pleiospilos bolusii is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
Where can I see real photos of Pleiospilos bolusii?
Browse public Pleiospilos bolusii collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Pleiospilos bolusii on collecto.rs?
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