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    Huernia 'Elvis'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Huernia 'Elvis' plant details

    Huernia 'Elvis' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Huernia 'Elvis'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: red blooms
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rare, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Huernia 'Elvis'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A cute huernia with many relatively large, velvety, red flowers emerging at the base of each succulent, long stem. Hybrid that reminded the hybridizer of suede, like Elvis's blue suede shoes. Hard to find asclepiad.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Huernia 'Elvis' plant

    How to Grow Huernia 'Elvis'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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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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    • low - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
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