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Anacampseros gigantea
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Anacampseros gigantea plant details
Anacampseros gigantea is an evergreen cactus / succulent with burgundy and green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Anacampseros gigantea
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: anacampserotaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, showy, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Anacampseros gigantea
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Anacampseros gigantea plant
How to Grow Anacampseros gigantea
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Anacampseros alsonii, Avonia quinaria ssp. alstonii, Avonia quinaria var. alstonii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 3"-9"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 3"-10"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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