About
Clump-forming succulent to 4cm tall, with almost spherical, then finger-like, grey-green stems with dense, bristly tubercles (projections) in spiralling rows and bearing fleshy, densely red-warty and red-spotted cream to pink flowers 4cm across, pale yellow inside with crimson spots, from the base of new growth from summer to early autumn.
About the genus
Huernia are a genus of perennial stem succulents native to Southern Africa and Arabia with green, thick and fleshy, often spiny stems and bell or funnel-shaped red, yellow or brown flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Sub-tropical
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass grow in standard cactus compost with added leaf mould, in bright filtered or indirect light with low humidity. In growth, water moderately and apply half-strength, low-nitrogen liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep almost dry in winter
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed at 19-24°C in spring or propagate by rooting cuttings of stem sections in spring or summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free but may be susceptible to rots from overwatering