Anacampseros telephiastrum f. variegatum 'Sunrise'
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'Sunrise' (Anacampseros telephiastrum f. variegatum) (De Candolle): A standout container plant. The variegation on this small rosette reveals vibrant pigments of hot pink and apple green that will accent any planting. It is native to the rocky slopes of South Africa where it spreads as a ground cover and tolerates high heat and extended drought.
The fine, white filaments that can grow from its center help it survive droughts by trapping water vapor from the air. Anacampseros tend to like a bit more water than most succulents, but you will know when they are thirsty because their leaves wrinkle slightly.
In cultivation, 'Sunrise' grows well in indoor pots on sunny window sills. This slow grower will stay small but its bright color makes it stand out in arrangements. Each summer, it can produce large, pink flowers that open in the afternoon and close by nightfall.
Anacampseros is a soft succulent genus and the plants need protection from frost. Give it great drainage by using gritty soil and pots with drainage holes. Its most vibrant colors will show when the plant is grown in bright sunlight.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
Green
All Seasonal Colors
Pink
Bloom Color
Pink Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun
Maximum Height
3"-5"
Growth Habit / Shape
Clumping / Mounding, Rosette
Seasonality
Blooms in Summer
Special Characteristic
Pet Safe, Variegated, Slow Grower
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
10
WHAT IS MY HARDINESS ZONE?
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• Staff Answer
Hello!
There is just one plant in each of our 'Sunrise' pots. 'Sunrise' is one of the many succulents that is known to offset. In essence, the stem will divide and make more whole rosettes of leaves that resemble another plant of the same species. Offsetting is similar to a branch of a tree, only this plant starts branching below the surface of the soil. I hope this helps!
There is just one plant in each of our 'Sunrise' pots. 'Sunrise' is one of the many succulents that is known to offset. In essence, the stem will divide and make more whole rosettes of leaves that resemble another plant of the same species. Offsetting is similar to a branch of a tree, only this plant starts branching below the surface of the soil. I hope this helps!
• Staff Answer
Yes! Just be sure the grow light is adequate for them. You can read our grow light recommendations at the link below.
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/blog...
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/blog...
• Staff Answer
That's an excellent question! Variegation can't be passed down through seeds. However, a cutting off of a variegated plant will maintain its variegation as it roots and grows.
Variegation can also happen rarely in seeds, regardless of whether either of the seed's parents were variegated or not.
Variegation can also happen rarely in seeds, regardless of whether either of the seed's parents were variegated or not.
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How odd. The way I see it, there's really only two possibilities.
1) There is some stress that affects the young flower buds more so than the actual mature plant or,
2) There is some pest that selectively targets the buds
As far as stresses go, my first thought is sun stress. Your plant's foliage may be adjusted to the sun that it gets, but the young flower buds are more sensitive to it. However, although unlikely, water could also be an issue. Your plant may need a tad more water when it blooms to fully flower.
Thrips are a very small insect that have been known to selectively target flower buds. You can control them with a mild insecticide like… See full answer »
1) There is some stress that affects the young flower buds more so than the actual mature plant or,
2) There is some pest that selectively targets the buds
As far as stresses go, my first thought is sun stress. Your plant's foliage may be adjusted to the sun that it gets, but the young flower buds are more sensitive to it. However, although unlikely, water could also be an issue. Your plant may need a tad more water when it blooms to fully flower.
Thrips are a very small insect that have been known to selectively target flower buds. You can control them with a mild insecticide like… See full answer »
• Staff Answer
There are a few plants that would work really well for this, but I don't think this one would. It grows too slowly. I would recommend these plants instead:
1) Kalanchoe laetivirens - mother of thousands. These plants rapidly make more of themselves by growing tiny plants on the margins of each leaf. Keep in mind that if Kalanchoe delagoensis (aka mother of millions) were currently in stock at the time of writing this, I'd recommend that instead.
2) Sedum spurium 'Tricolor'. These plants have the variegated appeal of 'Sunrise' but they grow much faster. They're also cold hardy and grow aggressively in outdoor flower beds. However, many hardy Sedum will work here.
3) Delosperma Jewel of Desert (or equivalent). These plants are similar to 'Tricolor' in that they're cold hardy and pretty, but these plants also have impressive blooms. When they bloom, flowers can cover the whole plant! There are plenty of other Delosperma plants that fit this role, so don't be… See full answer »
1) Kalanchoe laetivirens - mother of thousands. These plants rapidly make more of themselves by growing tiny plants on the margins of each leaf. Keep in mind that if Kalanchoe delagoensis (aka mother of millions) were currently in stock at the time of writing this, I'd recommend that instead.
2) Sedum spurium 'Tricolor'. These plants have the variegated appeal of 'Sunrise' but they grow much faster. They're also cold hardy and grow aggressively in outdoor flower beds. However, many hardy Sedum will work here.
3) Delosperma Jewel of Desert (or equivalent). These plants are similar to 'Tricolor' in that they're cold hardy and pretty, but these plants also have impressive blooms. When they bloom, flowers can cover the whole plant! There are plenty of other Delosperma plants that fit this role, so don't be… See full answer »
• Staff Answer
Usually, colors get more intense as a result of increased sunlight or drought. You could try moving your plant to a place with more sunlight or not watering your plant as much.
However, your plant is variegated. That's where the pink and yellowish colors come from. Some variegated plants have been known to lose their variegation with time. This isn't super common with Anacampseros telephiastrum f. variegatum, but it's certainly possible.
However, your plant is variegated. That's where the pink and yellowish colors come from. Some variegated plants have been known to lose their variegation with time. This isn't super common with Anacampseros telephiastrum f. variegatum, but it's certainly possible.
• Staff Answer
Anacampseros telephiastrum produces seeds quite easily. What's more, these seeds have a very high germination rate. However, I would still propagate from cuttings for two reasons:
1) It will take a long time to grow the seeds. Succulents are notoriously slow growers when compared to many other plants.
2) The variegation on the leaves (the pink part) won't be passed down from parent to offspring. You'll end up with a bunch of plain green versions of this plant.
The advantage, of course, is that seeds are fun! But I wanted to give you those warnings anyway and I'll post a link here to propagating via cuttings. Happy planting… See full answer »
1) It will take a long time to grow the seeds. Succulents are notoriously slow growers when compared to many other plants.
2) The variegation on the leaves (the pink part) won't be passed down from parent to offspring. You'll end up with a bunch of plain green versions of this plant.
The advantage, of course, is that seeds are fun! But I wanted to give you those warnings anyway and I'll post a link here to propagating via cuttings. Happy planting… See full answer »
• Staff Answer
Succulents need lots of direct sun to show their most vibrant pigments. Try growing this plant on a sunny, south-facing window sill or use a Grow Light to bring out its pink tones.
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/blog...
Source: https://mountaincrestgardens.com/blog...
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