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    • Photo of Huernia schneideriana flower, foliage by Paradise Found Nursery

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    Huernia schneideriana

    Also Known As

    • Huernia schneiderana
    • Red Dragon Flower

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 10"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 10b-11

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    Huernia schneideriana plant details

    Huernia schneideriana is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Huernia schneideriana

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Huernia schneideriana

    USDA Zones: 10b - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A vigorous huernia with many velvety, red flowers emerging at the base of each succulent, long stem. They can get really long, great for hanging baskets. Also known as the Red Dragon flower. Very easy to grow and rewarding with loads of flowers!

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Does well in our heat. Protect from frost. Light Shade. Red Star Shaped Blooms. Indoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Huernia schneideriana plant

    How to Grow Huernia schneideriana

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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