Cleft Stone
4.3 out of 5 (11 experiences)
Survivor
Browns easily
Also known as
Split Rock, Split Rock, Mimicry plant, Royal Flush, pleiospilis neli and Weirdo
Taxonomy
Pleiospilos nelii
Pleiospilos
Aizoaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Cleft Stone
How often to water your Cleft Stone
every 12
Cleft Stone needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12
Finding light for Split Rock in your home
a window
Cleft Stone love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Cleft Stone does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cleft Stone in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Cleft Stone
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cleft Stone after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Could this be a bloom forming? 😃 #splitrock @debbiedo @Seasameseeds777 @itsjordon I added Rockys timeline pics The 3rd pics is from this morning. ❤️
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Here is an upate. I noticed today he is multiplying.😃
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#splitrock #SucculantSquad Hi everyone! What are these tiny brown specks? Should I be concerned? They are on the inside, too. TY
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Hi, I have been using Greg's app since I got rocky the Split Rock, and it has been on point for the watering. I've been reading not to water a split rock when it has new growth. Is this correct? There are so many different versions. Or continue to water?
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I see Rocky is now splitting even more to multiply, I guess. It's fun to watch. He has opened quite a bit since September 1st. #giveaway @SesameSeeds777 @itsjordan
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Is this mold? #SplitRock I haven’t watered these two for 3+ weeks, but I noticed today that my royal flush seems to be molding/rotting! Can someone give me some pointers? #RootRot
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Question for #greggers successfully growing Split Rocks (or Lithops) .... I've mastered almost every variety of soft succulents but these ones I'm fairly new to. I'm debating growing these guys outside on my deck OR inside under growlights.... Given that my Southern California climate is decent enough for these species I can do either. I purchased them at a nursery where they were kept outside in part shade. They looked very healthy so I put 'em on my outside deck in similar conditions. I'd like to repot them in better soil & a taller pot before they split /bloom & also to give more room for the tap roots but they are currently dormant in the summer high temps. Right now it's in the high 90's in Los Angeles! 🥵 Should I wait a few weeks without watering and repot in October when temps are lower or should I move them inside under grow lights and repot in a week or so Also, for those that grow under professional LED lights do you know the PPFD (μmol/m2/s) that split rocks and or Lithops prefer? Thanks! #splitrock #lithops #lithopsarmy #succulentsquad #succulentlove #plantaddict #greggang #gregteam #socalgreg #outdoorgrowing #growlights
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Split Rock Yellowing I got this little split Rock from Lowe's a couple weeks ago and I have not watered it all. The last watered date on Greg is when I bought it. I assumed someone at Lowe's watered it at least once. The soil was bone dry when I bought it but it had a minor yellow spot that I chalked up to a light sunburn. When I repotted it into terracotta the taproot and others were great. I had it on my windowsill and moved it a couple inches forward so it got more sun. Now the little spot is a big, spreading mushy spot. I thought it might've gotten sunburned so I moved it back. The mushiness makes me think it's overwatered though. My other split Rock seems to be doing fine in the same spot. Could it have been overwatered before I got it and is just showing signs? #splitrock #question #succulentsquad
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Hello, I am new to split rocks. I think mine is doing okay. It looks like it is growing new leaves. At what stage of new growth do you stop watering? Also, do I need another level of leaves or is it okay? Thank you all for your help in advance. #SplitRock
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I’m not sure how to water my split rock? Can anyone help?
Care Summary for Cleft Stone
Cleft Stone
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 7
Browns easily 2
Large, lush leaves 1
Fast grower 1
07/15/2021
I love this stubborn little leathery boy
Survivor
Fast grower
05/29/2021
Doesn’t need watered a lot but do be careful not to water when it’s growing a new pair
05/06/2021
This plant is my hardest to keep alive. I don’t quite understand it fully but I’m getting there. Definitely not an easy going plant but worth it for its unique look.
Survivor
Browns easily
04/03/2021
I’m confused with this plant. It looks weird, it’s splitting, and I can’t find enough information about this specific split rock plant. It’s still alive, so that’s a plus.
Survivor
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