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Rooted Huernia macrocarpa var. penzigii grown from cuttings. H. macrocarpa plants of the penzigii variety produce small (1-1.5 inch wide), pentagonal, deep red, velvety flowers. The flowers themselves produce an extremely faint rotting or "beef teriyaki" scent, depending on whom you ask (apparently), however it can only be detected if you put your nose within an inch of the flower. H. macrocarpa is not a cactus, but instead a succulent member of the Apocynaceae family, a distant cousin of milkweed (but we like it anyway). It is native to eastern and southern africa. It is fairly moisture tolerant, however like most succulents prefers a well draining soil. It is not cold hardy. It prefers bright or slightly filtered light, Care should be taken easing it into the sun however, as it can sunburn. Its stems form beautiful, long, trailiing "ropes", as such it does best in a hanging container. 

Huernia macrocarpa var. penzigii

$10.00Presyo
  • Plants may appear wrinkled upon arrival, this is normal, plants are just dehydrated due to shipping and will "plump up" in time. All plants are greenhouse grown and are pest free, however due to this plants must be eased into direct sunlight over several days, otherwise plants will sunburn. Use well draining soil. Plants cannot sit in water, but prefer regular watering once every 9 days. Plants are not cold hardy and must be brought indoors should temperature drop below 32°F (0°C). Between December and March plants ship insulated in packing paper and a mylar heat blanket to protect against extremes.

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