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Anacampseros namaquensis

Also Known As

  • Anacampseros filamentosa ssp. namaquensis
  • Avonia namaquensis

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 3"-4"
  • W: 3"-4"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Anacampseros namaquensis plant details

Anacampseros namaquensis is a slow-growing evergreen cactus / succulent with green and red foliage. In spring and summer purple 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 average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Anacampseros namaquensis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: anacampserotaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 3 IN - 4 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Anacampseros namaquensis

USDA Zones: 10a - 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

These are miniature (tiny) growing 8 year old plants from our own seed. In our experience they're slow growing and slow to clump.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Anacampseros namaquensis plant

How to Grow Anacampseros namaquensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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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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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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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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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-12

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Anacampseros gigantea flower, form by Cactus Jungle
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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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