Scientific Name: Ruelingia rufescens
Synonym: Anacampseros arachnoides, Anacampseros rubens, Ruelingia rufescens
Family: Portulacaceae
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Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 10b-12 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 34°F (1°C) Heat Tolerance: Keep away from the afternoon sun in Phoenix. Sun Exposure: Light shade Origin: South Africa (Karoo) Growth Habits: Caudiciform shrub, 4 inches tall (10 cm), each rosettes 4 inches in diameter (10 cm) Propagation: Seeds, division Propagation: |
Blooming Habits:
The 0.75 inches wide (2 cm) or more, pink flowers open in mid afternoon. The inflorescence is 4 inches tall (10 cm)
Culture:
Anacampseros rufescens is dormant in winter, keep it at or around 40°F (4°C), water once a month.
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