Anacampseros 'Variegata'

Central Phoenix -- I have been unable to get this plant to grow in the ground here. It does well in pots with lots of shade and little w...Read Moreater, but not in the ground under similar conditions. Although the pots it is in come in in winter, it does not seem to be the cold that kills the plants in the ground, as they survive winter with some protection and then die in summer.

I purchased mine at Home Depot in 2007; planted it in a hanging basket with several other succulents. This thing has been very tough! Has...Read More lived through a variety of conditions - drought, cold, full sun, total shade, even a hurricane! I've purchased a lot of succulents over the years, most have died but this one is still going strong 6 years later. Has been a pretty slow grower/spreader. Mine does best here in Houston in shade. I had it in full sun and the leaves were wrinkling up.

Also sold as 'Tricolor', differs from Anacampseros telephiastrum which has brownish green leaves. Common name is Pan American Love Plant....Read More Evergreen succulent native to South Africa.

Pale pink, green and white leaves are deep pink on the back. Flowers are deep pink and four usually bloom together on a 6 in. tall fleshy stalk.

Full sun, drought tolerant, hardy to about 30F.