Overview
Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Haila, Montenegro/Kosovo is a matforming cactus succulent in the genus Jovibarba, part of the Crassulaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Haila, Montenegro/Kosovo grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough and alpine house.
About
Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra is a matforming perennial succulent cultivar within the Crassulaceae family. Like other Jovibarba, it develops in rosettes and features evergreen foliage suited to full sun and a variety of soil types, including loam and sand with acid to alkaline pH. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H4 and thrives best in well-drained, free-draining gritty soil. It is suitable for rock gardens, scree beds, wall crevices, troughs, and alpine houses, with summer as its season of interest. Propagation is by offsets in spring or summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Jovibarba
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Haila, Montenegro/Kosovo size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Cactus Succulent
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, scree bed, wall crevice, trough, alpine house
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Haila, Montenegro/Kosovo
- Propagation
- Offsets in spring or summer
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Haila, Montenegro/Kosovo?
Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Haila, Montenegro/Kosovo prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Haila, Montenegro/Kosovo need?
Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Haila, Montenegro/Kosovo grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Haila, Montenegro/Kosovo hardy in the UK?
Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Haila, Montenegro/Kosovo has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Jovibarba heuffelii var. glabra from Haila, Montenegro/Kosovo?
Offsets in spring or summer.
More in the Jovibarba genus
- Jovibarba globiferum subsp. hirtum 'Blutrot'
- Jovibarba heuffeliiHeuffel's beard of Jupiter
- Jovibarba heuffelii 'Charell'
- Jovibarba heuffelii 'Cover Girl'
- Jovibarba heuffelii 'Golden Touch'
- Jovibarba heuffelii 'Hystyle'
- Jovibarba heuffelii 'Quennevalis'
- Jovibarba hirta subsp. glabrescens
