Huernia verekeri


Scientific Name: Huernia verekeri Stent
Family: Apocynaceae
(Huernia verekeri)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10b-11

Frost Tolerance: Keep warm in winter

Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade

Origin: Tropical Africa (Malawi, Zimbabwe, Angola)

Growth Habits: Clumping stem succulent, up to 6 inches tall (15 cm)

Watering Needs: Needs good drainage

Propagation: Cuttings

The species name is sometimes misspelled 'viereckii'.

Blooming Habits:
Star shaped, carrion-scented, yellow with brown inside ring flowers in the fall.

Culture:
Check for mealy bugs


 

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