Anacampseros rufescens ‘Sand Rose’

Description

Sand Rose’ (Anacampseros rufescens) is a small succulent with erect or slowly creeping, dichotomously branched stems and fleshy leaves spirally arranged along the stem. It can grow up to 3.2 inches (8 cm) tall and spread outwards, forming a low clump and developing a thick caudex-like base. The leaves are ovate with pointed tips and can reach 0.8 inches (2 cm) in length and 0.4 inches (1 cm) in width. In shaded positions, the upper surface of the leaves is olive green, while when exposed to full sun, they become reddish-brown to purple. The lower surface of the leaves is reddish to deep purple. The white hairs between the leaves help the plant survive droughts by trapping water vapor from the air. The flowers range from pink to rose-purple and appear on stalks up to 4 inches (10 cm) long in late spring and summer. They open briefly in the afternoon only on sunny days and close by nightfall.

More info: “Anacampseros rufescens ‘Sand Rose’” Text available at World of Succulents 30 Oct 2024.

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