Avonia papyracea namaensis

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Succulent  Avonia papyracea namaensis is a native of South Africa and Namibia. It is the largest known Avonia belonging to the Portulacaceae family. The plant consists of a mass of miniature stems that either branch as creepers or grow erect. These stems do not grow more than 5 to 10 cm in height. In the case of the plant growing from a seed, the branches grow from a tuber-like root. Between summer to fall, each stem of this plant produces a solitary flower that is tiny and whitish-green in color. The plant is frost-hardy, slow-growing, and needs light shade to full sun for optimal growth. It is commonly known by the botanical name only.

Growth Rate

This succulent has a slow growth rate. 

Flowering

The plant flowers between summer and fall. Each stem has a solitary flower that is tiny and whitish-green in color.

Watering

During its growing months from March to October, the plant needs to be normally watered. During winter, watering should be scarce. In summer, feed the plant with a liquid high potassium fertilizer.  Remember to increase watering when the plant is flowering.

Soil 

The soil should be a cactus mix. You can add pumice or perlite to the standard potting soil to make it gritty and well-drained.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone for this succulent is 10-12. It is frost-hardy.

Light

The plant should be placed or grown in an area that receives full sun but has a light shade. 

Propagation

Seed germination is the best way to propagate the plant.

The Avonia papyracea namaensis succulent is an edible plant used in brewing beer at home in its native place of origin. Order top-quality succulents from Planet Desert! 

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Blooming Season	Late spring
Common Name	Avonia
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Portulacaceae
Flower	Yellow
Frost Tolerance	25 °f
Growth Rate	Slow growth
Hardiness Zone	9b to 11b
Height	12 cm
Origin	Namibia
Scientific Name	Avonia papyracea namaensis
Shape	Dwarf
Sun Exposure	Partial sun