Anacampseros lanceolata (Haw.) Sweet
Lance-leaved anacampseros
Anacampseros lanceolata is one of the most common species in the genus in cultivation, appreciated for its bright green or green-reddish lanceolate leaves and abundant ephemeral pink flowers. Native to the Western and Eastern Cape of South Africa, it grows in sandy and gravelly soils in the Fynbos zone. It blooms generously in summer and is a good introductory species to the genus.
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Overview
| Category | Classification |
|---|---|
| Family | Anacampserotaceae |
| Genus | Anacampseros |
| Growth Habit | Semi-open rosette succulent, clump-forming, 3–8 cm in diameter |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern (LC, IUCN) |
| pH Target | 6.0–7.5 |
| Type | Well-draining substrate with 50% inorganic material |
Origin & Habitat
Morphology
Lanceolate to linear-lanceolate, succulent, bright green to green-reddish under full sun, 10–25 mm; with short axillary hairs between the leaves.
ecoEphemeral, pink to magenta, 5 petals, 15–25 mm in diameter; peduncles 5–12 cm. Abundant blooming in summer.
ecoShort stem; can develop small basal shoots forming dense cushions.
ecoFibrous, robust; capable of storing some water in poor soils.
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Requirements
Soil & Substrate
Type
Well-draining substrate with 50% inorganic material
groups Beneficial Associations
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Propagation Strategy
- 1 Sow shallowly on well-draining substrate.
- 2 Keep moist under film at 22–26 °C.
- 3 Transplant after 3 months.
Excellent for beginners within the genus.
Watering in winter causing root loss.
Every 2–3 years
Once in spring with cactus fertilizer diluted to 25%
Uses & Applications
Precautions / Toxicity
No known toxicity records
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Plant Health
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"A. lanceolata was one of the first Anacampseros described by western science (Haworth, 1821). Its red-bronze coloration under full sun is due to the accumulation of betalains, pigments characteristic of the order Caryophyllales."
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