Avonia papyracea
AnacampserotaceaeAvonia papyracea · 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 soil—the plant pictured is the one you will receive.
About Avonia papyracea
Coming from South Africa and Namibia, Avonia papyracea is a succulent of the Anacampserotaceae family appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts. 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 produce Avonia papyracea with artisanal technique in southeastern Spain, following a cultivation protocol that replicates the sun, dryness and mineral conditions of its native habitat. That's why you receive a robust plant, with marked natural color and hardened against sun and drought.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Avonia papyracea | |
| 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
