I have been growing this plant outdoors for several years here in Upstate SC. It seeded and new plants grew from those seed two summers ...Read Moreago. According to Literature I read, it is not hardy??? Mine has seen 5F twice over the last few years and without any damage? Is this possibly some other Anacampserous look alike? Those in the know on the Agaveville website think it is definitely
Anacampserous rufescens.
Anacamp...Read Moreseros 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.
Tuberous roots;dichotomously branched stems 5-10 cm long;green leaves 2 cm long with reddish lower surface and coverd with bristy hairs.i...Read Moret produce pink flowers.it also called Anacampseros arachmoides
Los Angeles, CA (Zone 10a) | September 2005 | positive
Anacampseros rufeescens has been growing outdoors in clay pot for almost 3 years now. Seems to grow just fine if left on its own ...Read Moreand mine blooms on an off all late spring and summer, Its label's common name 'Mexican Love Plant', sounds like a strange common name for Portulaceae which are native to Namibia/South Africa. But its a neat looking plant.
North Scituate, RI (Zone 6a) | August 2004 | positive
These are very sturdy plants: I have one in a 2" pot outside (summer only), and it gets practically no water -- but it seems completely ...Read Morehappy. These plants get long succulent stems with pink flowers, but I've only seen one flower since I got them -- they seem to always bloom and disappear when I'm at work. I also have about 8 plants in the greenhouse in full sun, and they don't seem to care if they EVER get watered. I think they can be propagated by inserting a healthy leaf in a sandy potting mix, but I've never tried.
I have been growing this plant outdoors for several years here in Upstate SC. It seeded and new plants grew from those seed two summers ...Read More
From http://www.cactuscollection.com:
Anacamp...Read More
Tuberous roots;dichotomously branched stems 5-10 cm long;green leaves 2 cm long with reddish lower surface and coverd with bristy hairs.i...Read More
Anacampseros rufeescens has been growing outdoors in clay pot for almost 3 years now. Seems to grow just fine if left on its own ...Read More
These are very sturdy plants: I have one in a 2" pot outside (summer only), and it gets practically no water -- but it seems completely ...Read More