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Anacampseros rufescens Sunrise Succulent – Colourful, Low-Maintenance, Pet-Friendly
The Anacampseros rufescens, often nicknamed Sunrise Succulent, is a compact and eye-catching succulent with fleshy leaves that turn vivid shades of pink, red, orange, and purple when exposed to bright light or sun stress. This hardy plant naturally grows in a rosette formation, with trailing stems that can form a colourful mat over time.
It thrives in well-draining soil and sunny windowsills, making it ideal for indoor succulent gardens, sunny terrariums, and decorative planters. The more light it gets, the more colour it shows!
☀️ Quick Care Guide
☀️ Light: Bright light to full sun (can handle direct light)
💧 Water: Let the soil dry out completely between waterings
💦 Humidity: Not fussy – thrives in dry indoor air
🌱 Tip: Colour intensifies with more light (sun stress brings out reds and pinks)
🐾 Non-toxic to pets – safe to grow around cats and dogs
📏 Growth: Slow-growing; forms compact rosettes and spreads gently
🪴 Soil: Use a gritty, well-draining cactus or succulent mix
📦 What to Expect
Each plant is supplied in a nursery pot. The plant you receive will be green or lightly sun-stressed; images showing bright colours are of our private specimen grown under strong light conditions and show how your plant can look over time.
♻️ Shipped in reused and recyclable packaging
📘 Scannable QR code included for care instructions
🌿 Suitable for indoor succulent gardens, sunny shelves, or propagation projects
💚 Use our Highland Moss cactus & succulent mix
☀️☀️☀️ (High)
The Anacampseros Rufescens Sunrise loves bright light to full sun. Position it on a sunny windowsill where it can soak up the rays. This succulent’s colour intensifies beautifully when exposed to more light, showing off vibrant pinks and reds!
💧▫️▫️ (Low)
Water your Sunrise Succulent sparingly. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Over-watering can harm the plant, so it’s essential to let it experience a proper drought between drinks.
🌡️🌡️▫️ (Average)
This succulent prefers typical indoor temperatures and will thrive if kept between 18°C to 24°C. Avoid placing it in draughty areas or near sources of extreme cold or heat.
💦▫️▫️ (Low)
Anacampseros Rufescens is not fussy about humidity and does well in the dry indoor air found in most homes. No need to mist this hardy little plant!
Use a gritty, well-draining cactus or succulent mix to keep your Sunrise Succulent happy. It grows slowly, so repotting is only necessary when the plant has outgrown its current pot, typically every 2 to 3 years.
This plant is non-toxic and safe to grow around cats and dogs. A worry-free addition to pet-filled households!
Perfect for sunny indoor areas like south-facing windowsills, sunny terrariums, or any spot that receives plenty of light. It’s also a charming addition to your desk or a shelf that gets lots of sunlight.
The Anacampseros Rufescens Sunrise is not only beautiful and easy to care for but also fits wonderfully in small spaces due to its compact size. Watch as it spreads gently to form a colourful groundcover or cluster.
If you have more questions, feel free to ask our Mossbot for help or contact us via our website. Don’t forget, we also offer a free plant hospital service if your little green friend needs extra care!
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A very colourful succulent.
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