Huernia kirkii
18.00€
Art. 54780
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Size:
Pot: 5x5 cm.
Family:
Asclepiadaceae
Origin:
South Africa, Zimbabwe
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Description:
Pleasant succulent characterized by slender cylindrical stems that do not exceed 10 cm in height, but tend to branch abundantly and prostrate towards the ground to give rise to pleasant tufts with a twisted pattern that extend for more than 30 cm of diameter. Each stem is characterized by little marked ribs, but equipped with protruding tubercles ending in soft sharp denticles. The epidermis, of an intense emerald green, tends with the sun exposure to take on wonderful purple shades, typical of the entire family of Asclepiadaceae. The real strength of the succulent is certainly the showy inflorescence: at the base of the stems bloom extravagant flowers with 5 pointed lobes and equipped with a deep floral tube, in which the soft cream color blends with the vibrant burgundy speckles for a truly breathtaking finish!
Shipping Info:
Shipping costs in Italy € 10.00 (islands € 13.00).Free shipping for orders over € 90.00.
We need 2-3 business days to prepare your plants. As soon as we have shipped your order, you will receive an email with the data to track the shipment. Delivery times with express courier are 24/48 hours, for the islands - an extra day is expected.
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We need 2-3 business days to prepare your plants. As soon as we have shipped your order, you will receive an email with the data to track the shipment. Delivery times with express courier are 24/48 hours, for the islands - an extra day is expected.
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Plant care:
It requires an exposure to full sun. However, it can be placed in a partially shaded area only if it still receives a lot of light throughout the year.
It is preferable to keep it at mild temperatures and never below 5 °C, for this reason it is recommended to shelter it during the winter period.
Water moderately in spring and autumn but only when the soil is completely dry, reduce watering to once every two months in summer and suspend it completely in winter.
The best soil is a well-draining one, even better if further enriched with inert materials such as pumice, sand or lapilli.
They do not need frequent fertilization, it is sufficient to dilute the fertilizer with watering once a year.
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