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Anacampseros filamentosa Plant Care
Anacampseros filamentosa (Haw.) Sims
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Anacampseros filamentosa is a stunning succulent known for its unique cylindrical leaves that grow in tight rosettes. Originating from South Africa, this plant is popular among enthusiasts for its striking green to pinkish-purple coloration and ability to thrive in arid conditions.
Every 14–21 days
Bright indirect light
60–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Anacampseros filamentosa?
Water Anacampseros filamentosa every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Anacampseros filamentosa Native To?
What Is the Anacampseros filamentosa?
Anacampseros filamentosa (Anacampseros filamentosa) belongs to the Anacampserotaceae family within the Anacampseros genus. Anacampseros filamentosa is native to the Karoo region of South Africa.
Anacampseros filamentosa displays a low rosette, clumping succulent growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately 6 ft. Anacampseros filamentosa produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Anacampseros filamentosa?
Anacampseros filamentosa requires watering every 14–21 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Anacampseros filamentosa Need?
Anacampseros filamentosa thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Anacampseros filamentosa in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Anacampseros filamentosa Prefer?
Anacampseros filamentosa grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Anacampseros filamentosa prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Anacampseros filamentosa?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added perlite for extra drainage. Good drainage is essential for Anacampseros filamentosa to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Anacampseros filamentosa?
Feed Anacampseros filamentosa every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Anacampseros filamentosa?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Anacampseros filamentosa?
Anacampseros filamentosa can be propagated through seeds, offsets, leaf cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to sand rose plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Anacampseros filamentosa Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Anacampseros filamentosa, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Anacampseros filamentosa?
Anacampseros filamentosa is susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Anacampseros filamentosa Need?
Anacampseros filamentosa grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9b – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9b. Anacampseros filamentosa is native to the Karoo region of South Africa. In cooler regions, grow Anacampseros filamentosa as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 9b – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Anacampseros filamentosa is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Anacampseros genus — compare its care with other Anacampseros species on PlantoScan.
Anacampseros is part of the Anacampserotaceae plant family — browse all Anacampserotaceae genera and species.
Anacampseros filamentosa thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Anacampseros Species
Other Anacampseros species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Anacampseros filamentosa (Haw.) Sims, family Anacampserotaceae (first published in Bot. Mag. 33: t. 1367 (1811)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Anacampseros filamentosa, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Kevin Murray, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9b – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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