What is Huernia?
Huernia is a juicy family from Africa. These stems of succulents produce large, bold, live flowers and many species are grown for use in gardens and as houseplants. There are about 60 species in this family and are easily accessible through kindergartens, catalogs and shops with other gardeners. These succulents are often very durable and can be a good choice for gardeners who are currently starting to work with succulents. Flowers are roughly in the shape of a bell, with five large lobes and come in a number of bright colors, such as red and orange with brands such as stripes and spots. Plants rely on pollination flies and many flowers similar to syrup meat, except that they cause a scent similar to carrots. The strength and accurate composition of the scent varies from species to species.
Some huernia species are Edible and were historically used as a source of food by indigenous people in Africa, although they are not very tasty. In ornamental gardens there may be fifth plantsTuned as planting samples, mixed with other succulents and grown in containers. Due to the fragrance, it may be appropriate to plan forward in planting and consider the impact of flowers on fine noses; If possible, flowering plants can be visited to get the idea of the nature of the smell.
If the fragrance is not very annoying, the types huernia create excellent houseplants, as they take on the garden gardening easily, prosper in a bright indirect light and usually do well in the climate of the house until the house is too wet or too dry. Plants can be grown in mixed succulent containers or isolated in themselves, depending on personal taste.
These plants like rough, well -drained soil. Soil mixed joke sand or small pebbles is a good choice. Plants should be allowed to dry completely between watering. If Huernia begins to look stressed, it canIt is a sign of too much water or high humidity. Although it is possible to kill plants by insufficiently watering, the plants are simply not easy to bloom when they are stressed and bounce once as soon as they get a little support. Cuts can be used for spread and it is important to allow huernia slices to dry and praise before planting, otherwise they will rot.