Huernia insigniflora

Also Known As

Lifesaver Cactus

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"
W: 6"

planting zones

10a-11

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Huernia insigniflora plant details

Huernia insigniflora is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer cream and purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Huernia insigniflora

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, spiky, spreading, tropical-looking, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Huernia insigniflora

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fleshy small clumps with greyish green stems branching near the base. The stems, nearly erect, 4-5 angled. Flowers appear near the base. Unusual star shaped corolla with a purplish pink annulus. Ease to grow...

By: Accents for Home and Garden

We ship Lifesaver Cactus as carefully as we can, but sometimes pieces break off anyway. Each one will easily re-root if gently pressed into the soil. Just let them dry 2-3 days, and put broken end down, water then, and sparingly after that..