Aloinopsis

Aloinopsis is a relatively small genus of Mesembryanthemum from South Africa. The genus name stands for "similar to an Aloe". These plants have a rather large tuberous root system, it is occasionally raised for its looks. They tend to make more heads when they are raised. Most of the Aloinopsis are winter growers, and they can be fussy about too much water at the wrong time. Species and varieties Aloinopsis luckhoffii Aloinopsis malherbei (Giant Jewel Plant) Aloinopsis peersii Aloinopsis rosulata Aloinopsis rubrolineata Aloinopsis schooneesii Aloinopsis setifera Aloinopsis aloides synonym of Nananthus aloides Aloinopsis hilmarii synonym of Deilanthe hilmarii Aloinopsis vittata synonym of Nananthus vittatus

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