Malherbe's Dewplant Plant Care
Aloinopsis malherbei (L.Bolus) L.Bolus
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Aloinopsis malherbei is a succulent plant known for its unique leaf shape, which resembles a cluster of pebbles. It originates from the rocky habitats of South Africa and is popular among plant enthusiasts for its striking appearance and low maintenance requirements.
Every 10–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–70°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Malherbe's Dewplant?
Water Malherbe's Dewplant every 10–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–70°F (10–21°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Malherbe's Dewplant Native To?
What Is the Malherbe's Dewplant?
Malherbe's Dewplant (Aloinopsis malherbei) belongs to the Aizoaceae family within the Aloinopsis genus. Malherbe's Dewplant is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, especially the area around Calvinia and Loeriesfontein.
Malherbe's Dewplant displays a low clumping succulent growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Malherbe's Dewplant produces daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, white, or pink.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Malherbe's Dewplant?
Aloinopsis malherbei requires watering every 10–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 10–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Malherbe's Dewplant Need?
Malherbe's Dewplant thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Malherbe's Dewplant Prefer?
Aloinopsis malherbei grows best at temperatures of 50–70°F. Malherbe's Dewplant prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–70°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Malherbe's Dewplant?
Sandy, well-draining soil mix with added perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Malherbe's Dewplant to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Malherbe's Dewplant?
Feed Malherbe's Dewplant every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Malherbe's Dewplant?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Malherbe's Dewplant?
Malherbe's Dewplant can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to carpet aloe plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Malherbe's Dewplant Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Malherbe's Dewplant, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Malherbe's Dewplant?
Malherbe's Dewplant is susceptible to mealybugs, aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Malherbe's Dewplant Need?
Malherbe's Dewplant grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Malherbe's Dewplant is native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, especially the area around Calvinia and Loeriesfontein.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8a – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Malherbe's Dewplant is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Aloinopsis genus — compare its care with other Aloinopsis species on PlantoScan.
Aloinopsis is part of the Aizoaceae plant family — browse all Aizoaceae genera and species.
Malherbe's Dewplant thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Aloinopsis malherbei (L.Bolus) L.Bolus, family Aizoaceae (first published in in Fl. Pl. Africa 26: 1035. 1948.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Malherbe's Dewplant, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8a – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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