Avonia p 2apyracea
Avonia p. 2apyracea · a succulent of 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 substrate—the plant pictured is the one you will receive.
About Avonia p 2apyracea
Avonia p 2apyracea, of the Anacampserotaceae family, originates in South Africa and Namibia and has spread to home cultivation thanks to its beauty and resilience. The most striking thing about this plant is stems covered in silvery papery scales, a feature that defines its personality and sets it apart within its genus.
At Succulentae we grow every Avonia p 2apyracea directly in our nursery in southeastern Spain, in conditions of intense sun, low humidity and mineral substrate that replicate its natural habitat. The result: more compact, better colored and more resilient plants than those grown in artificial greenhouses.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Avonia p 2apyracea | |
| 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.
Light:
Full sun
Watering:
Minimal, substrate
Size:
5–10 cm
“Llegó en perfecto estado y muy bien embalada. La planta es preciosa, mucho mejor que en la foto.”
“Servicio rápido, planta sana y bonita. Repetiré sin duda.”
“Muy contenta con la compra. Cultivada al sol de Almería, se nota en la calidad.”
