Pleiospilos nelii 'Royal Flush' is a captivating mesemb native to the arid regions of South Africa. This unique cultivar is known for its regal purple hue, mimicking the appearance of pebbles to camouflage in its rocky surroundings. Often mistaken for Lithops, it belongs to the same family (Aizoaceae) and produces stunning, daisy-like flowers that are surprisingly large in proportion to its body.
Distinctive Features
Leaf Colouration: The fleshy, hemispherical leaves display a dramatic deep purple to wine-red tone, unique among its genus.
Camouflage Texture: The speckled, stone-like texture helps it blend in with its native rocky terrain, a survival trait in the wild.
Flowering Display: Produces a solitary but eye-catching pink to magenta bloom that opens in late summer or autumn.
Care Tips
Light: Prefers bright light to full sun; can tolerate partial shade but may lose colour intensity.
Water: Very drought-tolerant; water sparingly, especially during winter dormancy.
Humidity: Thrives in dry air; avoid high humidity to prevent rot.
Media: Requires a sharply draining mix, ideally sandy or gritty succulent soil.
Temperature: Best grown between 15–25°C; protect from frost below 5°C.
Fertiliser: Use a diluted cactus fertiliser once during active growth in spring.
Repotting: Infrequent repotting needed; only when plant outgrows container or soil deteriorates.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
$20 fee applies to WA orders.
$10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our contact page
