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Hereroa incurva
The plant likes sunny habitats.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In winter, limit watering.
It can tolerate temperatures of +1,7 °C in the short term. The plant is not hardy.
The succulent will not exceed 7.5 cm in height. The succulent has a bright yellow flower that lights up during the flowering season. This makes it an ideal companion for the office or for well-lit windowsills.
Hereroa incurva is a dwarf, shrubby succulent native to the southeastern Cape, specifically the Cradock region. Here it is found at an altitude of about 1 000 m above sea level. The genus Hereroa is characterised mainly by its fleshy leaves arranged along the stem and distinctive flowers.
The leaves are dark green to grey-green and decorated with dark green dots. They are usually upright to spreading, triangular in shape and slightly curved to rounded at the end. The plant branches from the base to form clumps that can reach up to 20 cm in diameter. However, the height does not exceed 7.5 cm. The leaves grow in pairs that are always 90° rotated from the previous pair.
Fragrant yellow flowers can appear at any time of the year. They reach a diameter of up to 3 cm.
When growing, care should be taken to ensure that the substrate is well drained and that the watering is moderate and regular. Plenty of sun and ventilation will also help, but the plant is not very demanding. It can be lightly fertilised with a cactus and succulent fertiliser if deemed appropriate. It is a geometrically attractive plant with strong, fleshy leaves. It will also produce a stunning yellow flower that will light up the whole shrub.