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    • Photo of Huernia guttata ssp. reticulata by Cactus Jungle

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    Huernia guttata ssp. reticulata

    Also Known As

    • Huernia guttata reticulata
    • Huernia reticulata

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3"
    • W: 3"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Huernia guttata ssp. reticulata plant details

    Huernia guttata ssp. reticulata is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Huernia guttata ssp. reticulata

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 3 IN - wide, 0 - 3 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Huernia guttata ssp. reticulata

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Clumps of 3" stems, erect or recumbent; cream-colored blooms with red spots

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Huernia guttata ssp. reticulata plant

    How to Grow Huernia guttata ssp. reticulata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
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    Huernia kennedyana

    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly sun
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    Huernia pillansii

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 3"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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    Huernia zebrina

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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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    Huernia insigniflora

    aka Lifesaver Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 6"

    • bright shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Huernia insigniflora flower, form by Almost Eden
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