What are the other names and elegant names of Aloinopsis?

Other names of Aloinopsis

Aloinopsis, also known as Yinguangyu, belongs to the genus Aloinopsis in the family Aizoaceae. It is native to the Little Karoo Plateau of South Africa. Aloinopsis is also called "camel hump flower" because its top resembles a camel's hump. Because it looks like a "cute rabbit" when young, Aloinopsis gives people a very lovely impression.

Growth habits of Aloinopsis

Aloinopsis likes warm, sunny environments. It is drought-tolerant but not cold-tolerant, and afraid of waterlogging. It is suitable for growing in culture soil containing coarse sand. Use a mixture of leaf mold, garden soil, and granular soil or coarse sand.

The suitable growing temperature for Aloinopsis is around 18-24 degrees. It goes dormant during high summer temperatures, so shade and ventilation are needed.

Plants in this family all require controlled watering. During the growing season, water according to the "dry-wet cycle" principle. In winter, if the temperature is above 10 degrees and heating is good, a moderate amount of water can be given; otherwise, stop watering.

Propagation methods of Aloinopsis

Aloinopsis is mainly propagated by sowing and division.

Aloinopsis is generally divided in spring together with repotting.