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    Anacampseros gigantea

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    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

    Small purple-green leaves, small hairs; pink pendant flowers.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    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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    Anacampseros rufescens

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 2"-3"

    Width: 3"-10"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Anacampseros rufescens flower by Frank Vincentz
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    Anacampseros alstonii

    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
    Photo of Anacampseros alstonii foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Anacampseros retusa ssp. lanuginosa

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 3"-6"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Anacampseros retusa ssp. lanuginosa foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Anacampseros rufescens 'Rainbow'

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Anacampseros rufescens 'Rainbow' form by Cactus Jungle
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    Anacampseros lanigera

    aka Avonia lanigera

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Anacampseros lanigera by Cactus Jungle
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