Avonia Species

Avoniaquinaria subsp. alstonii

Genus
Avonia (a-VON-ee-a)
Synonym
Anacampseros alstonii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Carlsbad, California

Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California

San Francisco, California(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Phoenix, AZ | June 2016 | positive

Central Phoenix -- Anacampseros alstonii has a reputation as being hard to grow, but so far my small 2 1/2 year old plant seems happy. I...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | July 2006 | positive

Very nice, neat looking pot plant from Namibia. Often grown by collectors in small, staged pots. I think this was renamed about 10 year...Read More

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(Zone 10b) | October 2005 | neutral

Caudex to 6cm in diameter with numerous branches 2 cm long;leaves in rows covered with silvery stipules.

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Prospect Park, PA (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

Origin South Africa
Full sun to light shade

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