Anacampseros rufescens - Sand Rose

Commonly Known as: Sand Rose

Care Information: Anacampseros grow well in partial sun with bright light enhancing the leaf colors and keeping them compact. They require gritty, free-draining with added organic material and low to moderate watering. The beautiful caudiciform species are prone to rot and should be sparingly watered. Feed with a high potassium fertilizer during the growing season diluted to 1/4 potency and mixed into the watering can for application. Anacampseros is an excellent plant for container growing. It always looks good and stays small. It looks fine in a cold greenhouse and frame. It does well outdoors in raised beds and terraces as well.

These succulents may be attractive to various insects. Still, plants in good condition should be nearly pest-free, particularly if grown in a mineral potting mix with good exposure and ventilation. Nonetheless, watch carefully for any significant decline in health. This may signal a pest problem that should be dealt with quickly to prevent scarring, stunting, and even death.

Scientific Classification:

Family: Anacampserotaceae

SubFamily: Ruschioideae

Genus: Anacampseros

Origin: Anacampseros rufescens is native to South Africa. It grows on rocky slopes, exposed short scrub, and barren or sparsely vegetated flats in gravelly soil or among rocks in the Eastern Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Hardiness: USDA hardiness zones 9a to 11b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).

Resources:

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