Anacampseros Telephiastrum Variegata also known as Anacampseros ‘Sunrise’ is a small variegated succulent that looks perfectly sublime in any outdoor garden or home. This slow-growing succulent plant forms a caudex as the base of the plant when it reaches maturity.

Sunrise is very popular among succulent growers because of the hues of its lanceolate leaves, a perfect combination of magenta and emerald green. Anacampseros Sunrise grows up to 15cm (6”) tall and 15 cm (6”) wide when fully grown.

As the succulent matures, the rosettes spread out horizontally forming a compact mat on the ground or spill over the edge of the pot.

In Summer, Anacampseros Telephiastrum Variegata blooms bright pink flowers up to 3.5cm (1.4”) in diameter. These adorable flowers open in the afternoon and close back at sunset.

Anacampseros Sunrise is native to South Africa. It is part of the Anacampseros genus from the Anacampserotaceae family.

General Information

Also known as: Anacampseros Telephiastrum Sunrise
Plant Family: Anacampserotaceae
Origin: South Africa
Height: 15cm (6”)
Exposure: Full to Partial Sun
Water Needs: Drought-tolerant; use the ‘soak and dry’ watering method
Soil Type: Standard cactus or succulent soil mix combined with plenty of gritty materials such as coarse sand, perlite, and pumice for added drainage.
Soil pH: 6.1 to 6.5

How to Grow and Care for Anacampseros Telephiastrum Variegata

Anacampseros Sunrise can be easily grown and cared for. Although they can be grown outdoors in raised beds, many horticulturists prefer to grow them indoors in eye-catching dish gardens.

Sunrise is not a cold-hardy succulent and will not survive at temperatures below -1.1° C (30° F).

Sunlight

If you will grow your Anacampseros Sunrise outdoors, plant them in an area where they can be exposed to full to partial sun for 5 to 6 hours every day. Plenty of bright light will keep the colors of the leaves vivid.

Lack of light will cause etiolation, where the plant loses its shape as it stretches out to seek a light source. Direct exposure to intense sunlight will burn the leaves.

If you want to bring Sunrise Indoors, place your container in an area where it can get plenty of filtered bright light for 5 to 6 hours. During winter, place the pot on a south-facing window.

Watering

Anacampseros Telephiastrum Variegata can tolerate long periods without water. The roots of succulents are vulnerable to rotting, so they should be watered sparingly.

You should use the ‘soak and dry’ watering method to prevent root rot. Water the soil deeply and then allow it to dry out completely between waterings. Before you water, insert a stick into the soil to test its level of dryness.

During the warmer seasons, water your Anacampseros Sunrise once every 7 to 10 days. As the weather gets colder, increase your watering intervals. During winter, water the soil only when it is bone dry.

Pot and Soil

The best pots to use for Anacampseros Sunshine are terracotta and ceramic. They are made with breathable materials which allow proper soil aeration. Choose pots with drainage holes.

When it comes to pot size, get one that is 10% larger in width than the diameter of your plant. A larger pot will allow the roots to grow without getting entangled and support better circulation of air in the soil.

For your potting soil, use the standard cactus or succulent soil mix. Combine it with plenty of gritty materials such as coarse sand, perlite, and pumice for added drainage.

Fertilize your succulent when it is actively growing. During summer, feed it with a high potassium fertilizer that has been diluted with water to ¼ potency.

How to Propagate Anacampseros Telephiastrum Variegata

You can increase your collection of Anacampseros Telephiastrum Variegata by using stem cuttings or seeds.

Method 1 – Stem Cuttings

Step 1: Use a sterile sharp knife or pruning shears to cut a portion of a stem.

Step 2: Leave the stem cutting in a partially shaded area for 2-3 days until the wound calluses or seals.

Step 3: Fill a terracotta pot with cactus potting soil mixed with gritty materials. Bury your stem cutting (calloused end) in the soil.

Step 4: Place the pot in an area where it can get filtered bright light. Mist the soil 4 to 5 times a day. Your plant should start rooting in two to three weeks.

Method 2 – Seeds

Step 1: Get a shallow container with drainage holes. Fill it with a well-draining potting mix. You can use store-bought succulent soil or make your own. Combine 50% loam, 40% coarse sand, and 10% perlite.

Step 2: Plant your seeds on the surface of the soil. Leave enough space between the seeds.

Step 3: Cover the container with plastic or a plant dome. Place it in a sunny area.

Step4: Mist the soil until it germinates. Remove the cover once you see sprouts.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Ceropegia Woodii Variegata is an elegant trailing succulent that gives every home and garden a warm feeling of being one with nature.

The amount of praise this succulent has received can be inferred from its number of common names: String of Hearts, Sweetheart Vine, Hearts Entangled, Chain of Hearts, and Rosary Plant.

String of Hearts is a picture of contrasts: Delicate, heart-shaped, and variegated leaves that have sprouted from hard, wire-like stems. The variegated leaves can stop anyone in their tracks with deep green color and silver accents.

When given the proper amount of light, the leaves can develop a captivating hint of purplish color. This trailing plant can reach a length of 91cm (36”).

Sweetheart Vine is native to South Africa and is a member of the Asclepiadaceae family.

General Information

Also known as: String of Hearts, Sweetheart Vine, Hearts Entangled, Chain of Hearts, Rosary Plant
Plant Family: Asclepiadaceae
Origin: South Africa
Height: 91cm (36”)
Exposure: Full to partial sunlight for up to 4 hours.
Water Needs: Use the soak and dry method where the soil is allowed to dry completely before giving it a thorough watering.
Soil Type: Cactus mix with coarse sand added for better drainage.
Soil pH: 6.5

How to Grow and Care for Ceropegia Woodii Variegata

As with all plants, you need to give them the proper care for the best results. What makes succulents such as Ceropegia Woodii Variegata different is that the less you do, the better the results!

Sunlight

Ceropegia Woodii Variegata grows better when exposed to partial sunlight instead of full sunlight. For one, String of Hearts’ leaves will develop that much-sought-after purplish tint when the succulent is grown under low light conditions.

Sweetheart Vine doesn’t grow well under temperatures that go lower than 4.5° C (40° F).

If you live in a cold region that experiences these types of temperature drops, it would be a good idea to plant Hearts Entangled in a pot that can be moved inside your house.

As an addition to your outdoor succulent garden, Ceropegia Woodii Variegata will be very happy when it’s planted in an area that gets 4 to 6 hours of partial morning or late afternoon sun.

Thinking of growing Chain of Hearts as a houseplant? Place it near a window that receives up to 4 hours of indirect sunlight. If this isn’t possible during the winter, place the succulent under a Grow Light.

Watering

The great thing about growing String of Hearts is that if you forgot to water the soil while you’re on your way to a week-long vacation, you won’t have anything to worry about.

This is a durable type of succulent that grows better when watered with less frequency. To be sure, always check the dryness of the soil.

Only water the soil when you can guarantee that it’s 100% stone dry. Depending on the season, this could take anywhere from 7 to 10 days. Overwatering will lead to root rot and potentially kill your succulent plant.

The soil loses moisture during the summer months compared to winter. Expect to give the Rosary Plant less water when the months become colder.

You can check the moisture level simply by inserting a stick an inch or two into the soil. If the stick comes up dry, the soil is ready for watering.

Always water the soil and not from above. Make sure the soil gets a thorough soaking. When you see water coming out of the pot’s drain holes, the soil has received enough water.

Pot and Soil

House Ceropegia Woodii Variegata in an unglazed pot that’s made of either ceramic or terracotta material and has drain holes at the bottom. These types of potting materials allow moisture to escape easily from the soil.

The pot should be large enough to let the roots grow without getting entangled and to support the proper circulation of air within the soil.

The ideal type of soil is fresh, high-quality cactus mix because it’s known to have excellent drainage properties. To further improve drainage, add coarse sand.

How to Propagate Ceropegia Woodii Variegata

Ceropegia Woodii Variegata is not only an easy type of succulent to propagate but you have 3 methods to choose from: Stem Cuttings, Tubers, and Seeds.

Method 1 – Stem Cuttings

Step 1: With a sterilized and sharpened knife or garden shears, cut off a stem from the main plant.

Step 2: Place the stem cuttings in a dry and warm area where it can develop hard calluses in 2 to 3 days time.

Step 3: When the stem cuttings have enough hard calluses, plant them in fresh, high-quality cactus mix soil.

Step 4: Keep the soil lightly misted until the roots of the cuttings have formed.

Step 5: Once the roots have firmly taken hold of the soil, give it water only when the soil has dried out completely.

Method 2 – Tubers

Step 1: Rosary Plant grows “tubers”. These are short, thick pods that have seeds in them. Remove the tubers from the main plant. For best results, a part of the stem must be attached to the tuber.

Step 2: Plant the tubers into the soil. Keep the soil lightly moistened until the tubers have developed roots.

Step 3: Water the soil only when it’s 100% dry.

Method 3 – Seeds

Step 1: Buy String of Hearts seeds only from trusted nurseries.

Step 2: Plant the seeds in well-draining cactus mix soil.

Step 3: Lightly mist the soil to keep it moist, then cover it with plastic.

Step 4: Move the pot in a location that receives partial sunlight for up to 4 hours.

Step 5: When the roots have formed, remove the plastic and water the soil only when it has dried out.

Frequently Asked Questions

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