Huernia sudanensis --Sudanese Huernia-- Size:4" round pot from earthworm castings

from earthworm castings

only water when close to dry

plant in a sheltered area (against a south-facing wall or corner) for winter survival

so makes an easy addition to an indoor garden

and explode into hairy filaments at the tips

Huernia sudanensis --Sudanese Huernia-- Size:4" round pot from earthworm castingsStapelia cousin. Easy to grow succulent with wildly spiky, star shaped flowers that have a mesmerizing burgundy yellow striped pattern inside. Long stems that look like cactus but spines are soft. Grow in shade, water only when dry. Heat and drought tolerant. Stems were boiled and eaten as a vegetable in South Africa.