What plant is the white-flowered Anacampseros? Introduction to other succulent plants by family and genus

Common names of the white-flowered Anacampseros

The white-flowered Anacampseros is commonly known as "Anacampseros albissima"

Habits of the white-flowered Anacampseros

The white-flowered Anacampseros belongs to the genus Anacampseros in the family Portulacaceae. It is native to the desert regions of South Africa and Namibia, and prefers a cool, dry environment with plenty of sunlight. It is tolerant of drought and partial shade, dislikes waterlogging and strong light, and is also afraid of muggy, humid conditions; it is slightly cold-tolerant.

The suitable growing temperature is 20~25°C, and the growing season is summer.

For home care, propagation is done by sowing and cuttings. Common pests and diseases include: anthracnose and scale insects.

Care tips for the white-flowered Anacampseros

Repotting: repot every spring. The potting soil should have good drainage and be kept slightly dry. During high summer temperatures and strong light, shade appropriately.

Watering: once every 2 weeks1 during the growing season. The fleshy stem base is swollen and tuber-like, so do not water too much. When the weather is dry, mist around the flower pot, but do not spray water on the stems and leaves. In winter, when room temperature is low, keep the potting soil dry.

Fertilizing: fertilize 1 time per month during the growing season with a special succulent fertilizer. Be sure not to let the fertilizer solution soil the leaf surface.

Light: Anacampseros likes sunlight and is a full-sun plant

Propagation methods for the white-flowered Anacampseros

Sowing: 4~5 sow indoors in pots in May, with a germination temperature of 20~25°C; germination occurs 15~21 days after sowing.

Cuttings: 5~6 carry out in June; cut healthy top stems 3~4 cm long, let them dry slightly, then insert them into a sand bed. Keep the soil slightly dry; roots form 21~27 days after insertion.

Suggested planting combinations: Echeveria 'Edo Murasaki', Pachyphytum 'Amethystinum'

Note: the tiny branches of Anacampseros and its rhizomes set each other off beautifully, like dancing silver snakes. The flowers are very short-lived; each flower takes less than 2 hours from blooming to closing.