Anacampseros rufescens

Anacampseros rufescens

Common Names

Sand Rose (english)Boesmansuring (afrikaans)

Taxonomy

Family ANACAMPSEROTACEAE
Genus Anacampseros
Species rufescens
SA Plant Number
Basionym Anacampseros rufescens

Description

Anacampseros rufescens is a very hardy dwarf succulent plant with tiny, spirally arranged olive green leaves that have red undersides. In very dry or hot conditions they turn dark reddish brown to purple. The rosettes spread outwards to form a small mat. It bears masses of gorgeous pink flowers, about 1cm across, on relatively long stems in summer. The Sand Rose self-seeds abundantly, dropping white flake-like seeds that germinate easily.

They are tiny but showy plants that are best planted in containers or in small pockets in a rockery in full sun or dappled shade in well-drained soil.

Size up to 8cm

Propagation

Propagate by seed which germinates easily. Plant in well drained soil and don't overwater.

Uses

Landscaping: Beautiful collectors item plant. If planted in open ground, it should be planted in shallow crevices or small pockets in amongst rocks or in a rock garden.

Distribution

Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal

Natural Habitat Rocky outcrops, dry stony soils

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