Anacampseros succulent plant

Anacampseros rufescens native to South Africa, forms small spiralling star-shaped rosettes with fleshy green pointed leaves that turn purple in bright light. Related to Portulaca. Flowers are pink to 3/4″ and resemble flattened Portulaca flowers. Clusters freely to form mats. Requires porous soil with adequate drainage. Bright light and ample airflow. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Droght tolerant. Protect from frost.

Anacampseros rufescens grows as a perennial and is a succulent. Being a perennial plant, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater).

Anacampseros rufescens is known for growing to a height of approximately 3.9 inches (that’s 10.0 cm in metric) with a mat-forming habit.

South Africa is believed to be where Anacampseros rufescens originates from.

As Anacampseros rufescens is a low maintanence plant, it is great for beginner gardeners and those that like gardens that don’t need much overseeing.

• Names and Synonyms:
  Sedum rubrotinctum Aurora
• Common Names:
  Pink Stonecrop, Pink Jelly Beans
• Family:
  Crassulaceae
• Origin:
  Mexico
• Size Label:
  1 Gallon
• Height:
  6-8″
• Width:
  1-2′
• Cold Tolerance:
  20 to 25°F, -6.7 to -3.9°C
• Heat Tolerance:
  Very heat tolerant
• Light Requirement:
  Full sun on the coast, light shade inland
• Water needs:
  Drought tolerant but needs occasional irrigation in warm dry climates and summer months.
• Maintenance:
  None.
• Uses:
  This plant makes a interestingly-colored small-scale ground cover in xeriscape and rock gardens provided the soil is well-draining. It also is attractive in hanging baskets and draping over walls and in containers; even under planting large succulents in bigger containers.