Avonia papyracea Avonia papyracea

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Description

🌵  Variety information
Scientific name: Avonia papyracea/Anacampseros albissima 'Purple'
Family and genus: Purslanthaceae/Huancao genus (Silver Silkworm genus)
Cultivation: Solid plant, healthy from the roots
Form: Short, prostrate, succulent, not a cactus
🌵  Morphological characteristics
The stem is slender and densely covered with paper deep purple scales, layered like a purple silkworm baby
The scales are tightly wrapped, appearing rich deep purple/purple brown from a distance, with a unique texture
The plant is small and creeping, with flexible branches that grow like a purple coral cluster
The leaves are small and hidden under the scales, without hard spines, and have a safe touch
White/light pink small flowers bloom in summer, with a very short flowering period (about 1 hour)
🌵  Maintenance Guide
Light: prefers sufficient sunlight, with ample light resulting in a rich purple color and compact plant shape; Adequate shade in summer
Watering: Dry thoroughly and water thoroughly, prefer dry over wet, avoid water accumulation; Strictly control water during the summer and winter dormancy periods
Soil: High particle permeable soil (70%+particles), best for pottery pots
Temperature: overwintering ≥ 0 ℃, low temperature water cut off to prevent root rot
Growth: Extremely slow growth, no need to frequently change pots

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