What other names is Anacampseros telephiastrum f. variegata known by?
Anacampseros telephiastrum f. variegata is a variegated succulent with white variegation, a succulent in the Portulacaceae family, genus Anacampseros. The leaves at the top spread out like a lotus, the leaf surface is thick and full, and the colors are richly splendid. It is the only type in the Portulacaceae family that is introduced as a succulent.
Common names of Anacampseros telephiastrum f. variegata
Anacampseros telephiastrum f. variegata is also called Anacampseros telephiastrum f. variegata.
Habits of Anacampseros telephiastrum f. variegata
Anacampseros telephiastrum f. variegata is a plant in the Portulacaceae family, genus Anacampseros, and summer is its most suitable growing season.
It likes a warm, dry and sunny environment, and grows best at 18~25°C.
It is not cold-tolerant, and tolerates partial shade and drought. It dislikes wet soil and strong light
For home care, propagation is usually done by sowing and cuttings. Common pests and diseases include: anthracnose, whitefly
Care tips for Anacampseros telephiastrum f. variegata
Repotting: repot every spring. It is a shallow-rooted succulent plant; if watered too much or the potting soil drains poorly, the roots are prone to rot from dampness, and only immediate re-cutting can save it.
Watering: when the weather is dry, mist around the flower pot, do not spray water on the leaves. In winter, when room temperature is low, keep the potting soil dry.
Fertilizing: fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Light and temperature: in spring and autumn it can take full sun; in summer pay attention to shading, just avoid sunburn.
Propagation methods for Anacampseros telephiastrum f. variegata
Sowing: sow indoors in pots from April to May, the germination room temperature is20~25°C, after sowing15~21 days to germinate, and the seedlings grow quickly.
Cuttings: carry out from May to June, cut sturdy, plump top stems and leaves, 3~4 cm long, about7~8 pieces, let them dry slightly, then insert into a sand bed, keep the soil slightly dry, and after inserting21~27 days they take root.
Suggested planting combinations: Echeveria 'Purple Pearl', Sedum adolphi
Supplement: as Anacampseros telephiastrum f. variegata grows, spiderweb-like white silky hairs will twine around the leaf axils, which has considerable ornamental value; other Anacampseros species: Anacampseros rufescens, Anacampseros albissima.
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