Description
Huernia species has interesting stem shapes and colours.
| Sr |
Item name |
| 1 |
Huernia species - Cactus Plant |
| 2 |
3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Huernia species has the tubercles à ¢Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡ ¬Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ warty protuberances à ¢Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡ ¬Ãƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ that line the stem ridges can resemble the fierce spines that protect cacti. Flower is the colored ring that surrounds the middle of the star-shaped flower and resembles a red Lifesaver candy.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height |
6 inch (15 cm) |
| Plant Spread |
3 inch (8 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name |
Huernia species |
| Maximum Reachable Height |
Not defined |
| Flower Colour |
Not defined |
| Bloom Time |
Summer and autumn |
| Difficulty Level |
Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Keep in a bright sunny location.Try not to water the leaves, give water to soil only.Avoid overwatering as the roots may get rot.Water the plant in a morning, between 8 to 10 am.Avoid keeping in suffocated areas or in dark room.While, re-potting or propagating try not to disturb the roots.Huernia species care
Re-pot when the plant performs clump and goes beyond the pot size. It should be done before or after the rainy season and in the spring season.
Re-pot with the following proportions:3 parts of potting soil,1 part of grit (pumice),1 part of the horticultural-grade sand,1/2 part of the compost etc.
| Sunlight |
Full sun, partial sun, at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day. |
| Watering |
Low for the rainy season, Moderate for winter, More than moderate for a summer |
| Soil |
Avoid excess organic contents in the soil. |
| Temperature |
Ideal: 22 to 35 degrees C |
| Fertilizer |
No need much. A peat-based compost should not be used. |
Huernia species special feature
Survivals and growers of the summer.
Huernia species uses
Ornamental Use:
- It is used as the ornamental plant
