Also known as Centipede Plant · మిధ్యా కలబంద
Anacampseros arachnoides features small, dense rosettes of fleshy leaves with delicate white, cobweb-like hairs, producing pink to purple flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright
75% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light or a few hours of direct morning sun.
Infrequent
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Sandy, Well-draining
50% intensity
Moderate to Warm
50% intensity
Ideal range is 18-24°C during the day; can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter if kept dry.
Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly with diluted succulent fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry, typically every 2-4 weeks during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly in winter, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Overwatering is the most common cause of issues.
Pruning is generally not required for Anacampseros arachnoides unless removing dead, damaged, or unsightly foliage. If propagation is desired, stems can be pruned and used as cuttings.
Minimal intervention is best to maintain its natural compact form.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Allow cuttings to callus over for a few days before planting in well-draining succulent mix. Alternatively, seeds can be sown in well-draining soil under warm conditions.
Patience is key for germination and establishment.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant outgrows its container or the soil becomes depleted. Use a gritty, well-draining succulent or cactus potting mix.
Repot in spring or early summer before the active growing season begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Anacampseros Arachnoides (Anacampseros arachnoides) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Anacampserotaceae |
| Genus | Anacampseros |
| Species | Anacampseros arachnoides |
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