This genus of succulent have a low growth habit with angular stems from the base that have prominent margins with greyish-green to red teeth. The scale-like leaves fall soon after developing and the fleshy tubular flowers appear in a cluster in summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 11

Huernia species are naturally found from South Africa to Ethiopia growing in arid areas in well drained, gritty light soils in an open sunny position and are frost tender but drought tolerant.

The Dragon Flowers are grown for their multiple stems and flowers. They are planted in small or succulent gardens as a specimen or commonly grown as a potted house plant and used in succulent collections. They are slow growing and establish in 3-4 years and should have watering reduced during winter. If temperatures fall below 11ş C place the plants in a glasshouse or a protected area. ID 702

Note:
Care should be taken when watering as the plant rots easily in wet soils.

Huernia(hoo-ERN-ee-a) species

Asclepiadaceae (ass-kle-pee-ad-AY-see-ee)