Some Huernia flowers (and a Stapelia)

[Christian]

Stunning flowers! If only they were a little bit less fickle to grow...

[conolady]

They're all beautiful, Diane! How do you grow them? In sun or part shade? Min winter temperature? I have only a few and although they grow OK seem reluctant to flower much. Maybe I should feed them more? Or more sunshine?

[Diane]

I give them as much light as possible, but I did shade them in the hot, sunny mid-summer weather, as they can get a bit stressed with too much sun. They have also been fed this year, with Miraclegrow ericaceous feed, which I think helps. Winter can be a problem, as they need a bit of warmth - more than the 5C we usually give for most of our plants, so they are on a heat mat, which keeps the roots cosy when it's cold. That also means they will need some moisture too, it's a fine balancing act, and some losses can be expected, but they are easy to root.

[conolady]

Thanks so much for the tips. I was thinking of putting mine in a heated propagator with the holes open. If they go in Dave's warm house I'll never get them back! Or I could bring them into the house...As you say, then maybe a little water will be needed.