Huernia zebrina’Variegata '
Huernia zebrinaN. E. Br .
Huernia zebrinaf.variegata
Private collection, Iligan City, Philippines. Photo by G-Shawn Ar Rhmn. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Family : ApocynaceaeSubfamily : AsclepiadoideaeTribe : StapeliaeGenus : Huernia
Huernia zebrina’Variegata ' is a form ofHuernia zebrinaselected for itsvariegatedstems .
Huernia zebrina’Variegata ' is a small succulent that forms attractiveclumpsof strongly notched , grey - green stems with irregular yellow or sometimes pinkish marking . The branched staunch are erect todecumbent , 4- to 6 - angled , and can raise up to 4.8 inches ( 12 cm ) long and 0.8 inch ( 2 centimeter ) thick ( exclude teeth ) . Each specimen is singular , and some stems can be almost entirely yellow or pinkish .
Private collection, Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia. Photo by Nazrol Ikhwan. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The principal - shaped flowers appear in summertime and former spill and can reach up to 2 inches ( 5 atomic number 96 ) in diameter . They are cream - colored to yellowish , irregularly trace with red to maroon on thelobes , changing to window pane on the shinyannulus , often coalesce there , and uniformly red to maroon in the tube .
Light : H. zebrina’Variegata ' choose bright luminance or fond shade during the hottest summer day . Too much sun cause the theme to develop a protective pigmentation or get sunburned . Too little light leads to weak , thin fore and decreased flower production . Indoors , post the plant near the undimmed window in your home .
Soil : The right dirt is crucial to successfully growingH. zebrina’Variegata ' . utilize a commercial potting soil mix for succulents , or prepare your own with 50 to 70 % mineral backbone , such as coarse moxie , pumice stone , or perlite .
Private collection, Iligan City, Philippines. Photo by G-Shawn Ar Rhmn. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Temperature : This plant life thrive in quick outdoor surroundings with low to moderate humidness . It does not like winter moth-eaten and should remain reasonably dry and warm during its winter dormancy . H. zebrina’Variegata ' can withstand temperature as lowly as 30 ° F ( -1.1 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones10a to 11b , 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C ) .
Watering : H. zebrina’Variegata ' has typical tearing need for a succulent . During the growing time of year , water your industrial plant thoroughly and let the ground to dry between tearing . The works decease dormant in wintertime and require almost no water , about once a month .
fertilize : To keep your plant healthy and thriving , fertilizing during the growing season is a good idea . prey with H2O - soluble fertilizer stretch to half the recommended strength .
Private collection, Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia. Photo by Nazrol Ikhwan. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Repotting : H. zebrina’Variegata ' will benefit from fresh potting soil every 2 or 3 years . Repot your works in spring , just before the arise season . Pick a container with drainage holes .
Propagation : The unspoiled way to propagate this succulent is by root cut . Take cuttings during the growing season to ensure good rooting .
Learn more atHow to produce and Care for Huernia .
H. zebrina’Variegata ' has no toxic effects report . It is secure around pets and homo .
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