Tuesday, March 8, 2011

My Succulent plant collection – Anacampseros rufescens “sunrise”

Family: Portulacaceae.
Genus: Anacampseros.
Species: Rufescens.
Cultivar: Sunrise.
Origin: South Africa.
Height: 10-15 cm.
Sun Exposure: Full sun/partial shade.
Frost tolerance: to 1C.
Soil pH: 6-8
Flowers: Pink.
Watering: Average water need.
Propagation: By seeds stem and leaf cuttings.
Notes: If given enough light, leaves turn to a beautiful red/pink color.


My Succulent plant collection – Agave titanota

Family: Agavaceae.
Genus: Agave.
Species: Titanota.
Origin: Mexico.
Height: 30-40 cm.
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Frost tolerance: to -5C.
Soil pH: 6-8
Flowers: Yellow.
Watering: Low water need.
Propagation: By seeds or offsets.
Notes: One of the most beautiful agave species.


My Succulent plant collection – Titanopsis calcarea

Family: Aizoaceae.
Genus: Titanopsis.
Species: Calcarea.
Origin: South Africa.
Height: 10-15 cm.
Sun Exposure: Full sun.
Frost tolerance: to -5C.
Soil pH: 6-8
Flowers: Yellow.
Watering: Low water need.
Propagation: By seeds and clump division.
Notes: Mat forming plant.