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Huernia zebrina variegata
The plant likes partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. In winter, limit the dosage. Water less in general.
It can tolerate temperatures down to -1,1 °C in the short term.
The plant does not like direct sun. The stems could develop a protective pigmentation or burn.
Huernia zebrina variegata is a similar form of Huernia zebrina. Its stems are decorated with an interesting pattern of white, yellow and cream colours in irregular patterns.
The small succulent plant forms clumps of toothed stems. The stems turn a grey-green colour and are decorated with an attractive variety of sometimes pinkish colours. They grow upright or semi-upright and grow up to 12 cm long and 2 cm wide. Each piece is an original thanks to the varying similarity of the design.
The star-shaped flowers grow up to 5 cm across and appear in summer and early autumn. They turn cream to yellowish with red or maroon edging on the lobes. The flower is not quite evenly coloured, and irregular dots and markings appear on it.
It needs plenty of light, but direct midday sun can burn the stems or cause unsightly pigmentation (black freckles). However, if you do not give it any light the stems will be weaker, smaller and the flowers will not appear as often. The ideal place to grow it is in partial shade. If you grow the plant in a house or apartment, place it near the brightest window. During the winter dormancy, the substrate should remain more or less dry. It will not only impress with its interesting and distinctive flowers, but also with its variegation, which makes each piece a unique original.