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Huernia thurettii | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Huernia thurettii

Huernia thurettii

★ RHS AGMLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Huernia
Family: Apocynaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming succulent producing 4- or 5-angled, grey-green stems to 6cm long, edged with conical spines. In late summer it bears succulent yellow flowers marked with burgundy dots and stripes; these emerge from star-shaped buds. Huernia flowers have an unpleasant smell to attract pollinating flies

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in cactus compost with added leaf mould in full light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water moderately and apply a half-strength, low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly; keep almost dry in winter

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 19-24°C in spring; root stem section cuttings in spring or summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to stem rot if overwatered

Garden Uses

Uses

Architectural

Planting Places

Gravel Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years