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Anacampseros alstonii
Also Known As
- Anacampseros alsonii
- Avonia quinaria ssp. alstonii
- Avonia quinaria var. alstonii
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Anacampseros alstonii plant details
Anacampseros alstonii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring lavender and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. 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 gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Anacampseros alstonii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: anacampserotaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender and white blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Anacampseros alstonii
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Anacampseros alstonii
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Anacampseros alstonii plant
How to Grow Anacampseros alstonii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
See other plant types of Anacampseros for your garden
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: 3"-6"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- 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
aka Avonia lanigera
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 9"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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