Avonia Albissima
AnacampserotaceaeAVONIA ALBISSIMA · a succulent from the Anacampserotaceae family, with white stems covered in papery scales. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the plant pictured is the one you will receive.
About AVONIA ALBISSIMA
Known in botany as AVONIA ALBISSIMA, this succulent belongs to the Anacampserotaceae family and comes from South Africa and Namibia. It stands out for stems covered in silvery papery scales, a peculiarity that has fascinated botanists and enthusiasts for generations.
Every specimen of AVONIA ALBISSIMA from Succulentae is grown outdoors in our Almería nursery, exposed to desert sun and controlled mineral watering. It's the difference between a succulent grown under real sun and a greenhouse one — and it shows in shape, color and longevity.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | AVONIA ALBISSIMA | |
| Family | Anacampserotaceae | |
| Origin | South Africa and Namibia | |
| Natural habitat | stony Karoo scrubland | |
| Adult size | 3-10 cm tall | |
| Flowering | small ephemeral white or pink flowers | |
| Propagation | seed or cutting | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic |
Did you know?
Its white scales are not real leaves but modified stipules that reflect sunlight and reduce water loss to almost 100%, a unique adaptation in the plant kingdom.
Luz
Full sun or very bright light
Riego
Very sparse; let it dry out completely between waterings
Sustrato
100% mineral substrate, extremely free-draining
Temperatura
Protect below 5 °C
