Porcupine Huernia – Huernia hystrix

R45.00

Well rooted plant ± 10 cm

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Description

The Huernia hystrix plant is a succulent with pale to dark green stems. The stems have 5-angled shapes with spaced, swollen tubercles along the ridges. These tubercles have sharp conical teeth that point outward, giving the plant a unique and eye-catching appearance. Additionally, the plant produces clusters of 2 to 5 flowers on long stalks that emerge from the axils of the tubercles in the lower parts of the stems.

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Common Name(s):

Porcupine Huernia

Mature Size:

12 cm long stems

Origin:

South Africa, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.

Dormancy:

Flower Colours:

Cream with maroon spots

Bloom Season:

Summer

Sun Exposure:

Bright light - Partial shade
Full sun: Purple spots develop on stems.

Watering:

“Soak and dry” method

Temperatures:

10 - 27 °C

Toxic:

-