Huernia thuretii

Huernia thuretii is an interesting tufted succulent with erect stems that varies considerably in the size and the shape of the flowers. The stems up to 2 inches (5 cm) long, up to 0.8 inch (2 cm) thick, glaucous-green, with acute small deltoid teeth. The flowers, which arise in succession at the base of the stems, are up to 1.2 inches (2 cm) across, cup-shaped, with petals dull yellow in color and spotted or banded with red and a maroon throat.

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plant Features

Partial shade
Very little water
Not Frost hardy
Light and free draining

plant information

Common name

Huernia thuretii

Latin name

Huernia thuretii

type

Succulent

family

Apocynaceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

Light

Partial shade
Frost

Not Frost hardy

Soil

Light and free draining
Water

Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

0.35 M 0.25 M

Huernia thuretii

Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Mostly, Huernia are grown as houseplants. If purchased as a pot plant, re-pot in spring as necessary, using a shallow pot. A commercial cactus mixture plus a little added leaf mould is ideal. Put a layer of broken crocks in the bottom to improve drainage. It needs as much light as possible, but protect from direct sun during summer. It will tolerate normal temperatures in summer and can be put outdoors until early autumn. In winter keep at a minimum temperature of 10°C (50°F).

Propagation by cuttings

From Early Summer TO Mid Summer

You can take cuttings from early to mid-summer. Using a sharp knife, cut off healthy stems. Place on a sheet of paper and allow to dry for about 4 days before planting cuttings in individual pots of commercial cactus compost.

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