Huernia zebrina – Succulent Plant

Description

 

Common Name	Lifesaver plant
Maximum Reachable Height	0.50 to 0.75 feet
Flower Colour	Pink
Bloom Time	Seasonal bloomer
Difficulty Level	Easy to grow

Planting And Care

Huernias require a potting mix with excellent drainage. A succulent plant mix of 50 percent pumice or perlite, 25 percent peat or organic mulch, and 25 percent sand helps prevent rotting and overwatering. Roots experience dieback in cool season dormancy, so plants grow best in shallow containers that allow the soil to dry out quickly.

Lifesaver plants prefer bright light or partial shade. In nature, they grow underneath shrubs or other plants. Too much sun causes stems to develop protective reddish or purple pigmentation and can actually scald the stems. Too little light leads to weak, thin growth with decreased flower production.

Huernia Zebrina Care

Lifesaver plants can be grown as intriguing indoor, greenhouse, or summer patio container plants almost anywhere. Species such as Huernia zebrina, H. pillansii, H. keniensis and H. primula can be grown in outdoor landscapes in warm-winter and Mediterranean climates.

Protect outdoor plants from frost and rain during winter and full sun in summer. Plant enthusiasts worldwide grow Huernias because of their interesting stem shapes and colors and because of the often intricate and fascinating flower forms and colors.

Sunlight	Full sun to part shade
Watering	Medium
Soil	Well-drained soil
Temperature	10 degrees C
Fertilizer	Apply any organic fertilizer

Huernia Zebrina Special Feature

Easy to grow. As a houseplant, grow in pots, hanging baskets, or along shelves. Ground cover or bedding plant where it can be grown outdoors.

Huernia Zebrina Uses

Ornamental Use:

• The plant is used for ornamental purpose