Avonia papyracea namaensis purple-red in the sun often tinged

in the sun often tinged with purple

A summer grower that requires very well-draining soil and not too much sun

Avoid using heavy clay-based soils because they can retain too much water and cause root rot

They are popular for their easy flowering habits

It grows well in full sun or light shade

Avonia papyracea namaensis purple-red in the sun often tingedSucculent 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