Huernia volkartiiWerderm . & Peitscher
Dragon Flower
Ceropegia volkartii , Huernia montana , Huernia volkartii var . volkartii
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
mob : ApocynaceaeSubfamily : AsclepiadoideaeTribe : StapeliaeGenus : Huernia
This species is native toAngola , Namibia , Zimbabwe , andMozambique . It grows in leaf litter and in shallow soils over Rock or on granite outcrops at elevations from 3,280 to 5,580 feet ( 1,000 to 1,550 m ) .
Huernia volkartiiis a small succulent with erect todecumbentstems with low conicaltuberclesjoined into usually four , sometimes five angles . It formsclumpsor matt-up up to 3.3 foot ( 1 megabyte ) in diameter . Stems are grey - green to reddish , up to 12 inches ( 30 cm ) long , ordinarily much shorter , and up to 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) across .
Flowers are bell - shaped , face slimly up , and appearsolitaryor in clusters of 2 to 3 at the base of the shank on up to 0.5 inch ( 1.2 cm ) longpedicelsin summer . They are up to 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) across , denselypapillate , cream suffused with maroon or brownish alfresco , and cream with temporary maroon ring in the tube and smudges on thelobesinside . The fivecorollalobes are triangular and more or less folded up towards the tip .
The specific name " volkartii(vol - KAR - golf tee - eye ) " honors George Volkart from Switzerland , a friend of botanistJohn Gossweiler(1873 - 1952 ) , who publish this taxonomic group .
ignitor : H. volkartiiprefers bright Light Within or partial shade during the hot summer day . Too much sunlight causes stem to develop a protective pigmentation or get burn . Too small light leads to faint , thin stems and decreased flower production . Indoors , place the plant near the bright windowpane in your home .
territory : The right dirt is crucial to successfully growingH. volkartii . practice a commercial-grade potting soil mix for succulent , or prepare your own with 50 to 70 % mineral grit , such as coarse sand , pumice stone , or perlite .
Temperature : This plant life thrive in lovesome outdoor environments with depressed to moderate humidity but does not like winter cold and should remain reasonably dry and strong during its winter sleeping . H. volkartiican withstand temperatures as low as 40 ° F ( 4.4 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones11a to 11b , 40 to 50 ° F ( 4.4 to 10 ° coulomb ) .
tearing : H. volkartiihas typical watering needs for a succulent . During the uprise season , irrigate your industrial plant exhaustively and allow the soil to dry between waterings . The plant life exit inactive in wintertime and involve almost no water , about once a month .
fertilise : If you require to keep your plant healthy and booming , feed during the growing season is a effective melodic theme . give with water - soluble fertiliser diluted to half the recommended military capability .
Repotting : H. volkartiiwill gain from impudent potting grease every 2 or 3 age . Repot your plant in spring , just before the growing season . Pick a container with drainage holes .
Propagation : The good way to circularize this succulent is from stem cutting . Take clipping during the growing season to ensure expert rooting . H. volkartiiis also easy to arise from seeds . Sow the semen in spring .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Huernia .
H. volkartiihas no toxic personal effects describe . It is dependable around pets and humankind .
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