Avonia quinaria ssp. Alstoni is a stunning dwarf perennial plant. It’s composed of a turnip-shaped, crowned rootball, with a diameter of more or less 8 centimeters, from which many white stems develop. The stems reach the height of 2-3 centimeters. As in Avonia papyracea, leaves are small and globose, and they are hidden by many silver stipules that cover the stems like scales. Flowers are generally solitary, white with tinges of pink, with a diameter of 3 centimeters (they are the most stunning flowers among the Avonia genus).
How to Grow and Care
Although regarded as a choice and difficult plant, in cultivation it is relatively easy. Avonia grow very slowly and requires careful cultivation. Clustering in cultivation, if grown correctly, it will reward the grower with generous displays of tiny flowers. Avonia grow well at moderate to cooler temperatures in partial sun. Bright light enhances leaf colors and makes for a compact plant.
Origin:
Avonia quinaria subsp. alstonii native to South Africa (Namaqualand, Cape Province).
Hardiness:
Hardiness USDA zones 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
Light: Avonia do well in light shade to full sun. High levels of light are needed to flower and for good plant development.
Water: Water normally in the growing season from March to October, keep dry in winter.
Temperature: It is quite frost resistant if kept dry, hardy as low as 23°F (-5°C).
Soil: Since roots are quite shallow, use a cactus mix or add extra perlite or pumice to regular soil potting soil. A gritty, very free-draining compost is suitable, and clay pots help the plants to dry out between watering. For best results, use a shallow pot, and only use the smallest diameter pot that will accommodate the plant.
Fertilizer: Feed with a high potassium liquid fertilizer in summer.
Propagation: The seeds germinate very quickly at temperatures between 59 and 70 °F (15 and 21 °C). In cultivation the young Avonia plants develop much quicker than in their natural surroundings, where they don't get ample water supply. Generally they are not easy to raise from seed as too much water kills them immediately, which also happens when they are not watered at all.
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- Scientific Name: Avonia quinaria subsp. alstonii (Schönland) G.D.Rowley
- Synonyms: Avonia alstonii, Anacampseros alstonii
- Family: Portulacaceae
- Genus: Avonia
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How to Grow and Care
Although regarded as a choice and difficult plant, in cultivation it is relatively easy. Avonia grow very slowly and requires careful cultivation. Clustering in cultivation, if grown correctly, it will reward the grower with generous displays of tiny flowers. Avonia grow well at moderate to cooler temperatures in partial sun. Bright light enhances leaf colors and makes for a compact plant.
Origin:
Avonia quinaria subsp. alstonii native to South Africa (Namaqualand, Cape Province).
Hardiness USDA zones 10a to 11b: from 30 °F (−1.1 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
Light: Avonia do well in light shade to full sun. High levels of light are needed to flower and for good plant development.
Water: Water normally in the growing season from March to October, keep dry in winter.
Temperature: It is quite frost resistant if kept dry, hardy as low as 23°F (-5°C).
Soil: Since roots are quite shallow, use a cactus mix or add extra perlite or pumice to regular soil potting soil. A gritty, very free-draining compost is suitable, and clay pots help the plants to dry out between watering. For best results, use a shallow pot, and only use the smallest diameter pot that will accommodate the plant.
Fertilizer: Feed with a high potassium liquid fertilizer in summer.
Propagation: The seeds germinate very quickly at temperatures between 59 and 70 °F (15 and 21 °C). In cultivation the young Avonia plants develop much quicker than in their natural surroundings, where they don't get ample water supply. Generally they are not easy to raise from seed as too much water kills them immediately, which also happens when they are not watered at all.
- Learn more at HOW TO GROW AND CARE Avonia
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