Huernia whitesloaneanaNel
Ceropegia whitesloaneana
Family : ApocynaceaeSubfamily : AsclepiadoideaeTribe : StapeliaeGenus : Huernia
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The specific epithet " whitesloaneana(pronounced bloodless - sloan - ee - AY - nuh ) " honors Alain White and Boyd L. Sloane , two American expert on Stapeliads and Euphorbias .
Huernia whitesloaneanais endemic to the Blouberg and the Soutpansberg in Limpopo , the northernmost province of South Africa . It usually produce on more or less bland sandstone rock outcrop on top of the mass in very exposed spots .
Huernia whitesloaneanais a dwarf succulent that forms thick mat of upright stems with deltoidtuberclesjoined into 4 to 5 slant along the stem . The stems have a typical purple - green color . They are compact , fleshy , and can develop up to 1.2 column inch ( 3 cm ) tall and 0.3 inches ( 0.8 centimeter ) loggerheaded . The tubercles short narrow into a sharp tooth .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The flower appearsolitaryor in group of 2 to 5 , prepare successively from a shortpedunclein summer . They emit a flimsy but sharp , unfit odor . Thecorollais ship’s bell - mold to cylindric and can reach up to 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) in distance and 0.9 inches ( 2.2 cm ) in diam , but it is usually smaller . Outside , it is smooth , majestic - bolshie mottled on ointment with 3 to 5 heavy , paler , raised longitudinal venous blood vessel on thelobesand the upper parts of the tube . deep down , it is smooth towards the base of the tube-shaped structure , above denselypapillate , with homocentric purple - reddened logical argument in the lower half coalescing into a dark patch around the St. Elmo’s fire . The deep marooncoronacan accomplish up to 0.2 inches ( 0.5 cm ) in tallness and nearly equal in diameter .
brightness : H. whitesloaneanaprefers brilliant light or partial tint during the raging summertime days . Too much sun stimulate halt to develop a protective pigmentation or get sunburned . Too little light leads to weak , flimsy stems and decreased flower yield . Indoors , order the industrial plant near the brightest windowpane in your home .
Soil : The right soil is crucial to successfully growingH. whitesloaneana . Use a commercial-grade potting stain mix for succulent , or make your own with 50 to 70 % mineral grit , such as coarse sand , pumice , or perlite .
In habitat, Buysdorp, Limpopo, South Africa. Derivative of a photo byRyan van Huyssteen. Used underCC BY-SA 4.0. This work is licensed under the same license as the original photo by World of Succulents.
Temperature : This plant thrives in warm outdoor environments with broken to temperate humidity . It does not like winter cold and should stay fair teetotal and lovesome during its wintertime dormancy . H. whitesloaneanacan withstand temperature as grim as 40 ° F ( 4.4 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones11a to 11b , 40 to 50 ° F ( 4.4 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : H. whitesloaneanahas typical watering need for a succulent . During the develop season , water your plant thoroughly and allow the soil to dry between tearing . The plant operate dormant in winter and needs almost no body of water , about once a calendar month .
fecundate : To keep your plant healthy and roaring , fertilizing during the growing season is a good idea . fertilise with water - soluble fertiliser diluted to half the commend strength .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Repotting : H. whitesloaneanawill benefit from fresh potting soil every two or three years . Repot your plant in leap , just before the mature season begins . Choose a container with drainage holes .
Propagation : The best way to propagate this succulent is by root word cutting off . Take cuttings during the growing season to ensure good rooting . H. whitesloaneanais also easy to develop from seed . Sow the seeds in spring .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Huernia .
H. whitesloaneanahas no toxic effects reported . It is secure around pet and humans .
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