A clump-forming succulent producing 4- or 5-angled, grey-green stems to 7cm long, edged with conical spines. In late summer it bears succulent, star-shaped flowers, the points of which are yellow with red dots; these are set around a raised, glossy, red-dotted ring. Huernia flowers have an unpleasant smell to attract pollinating flies
Position
Soil Types
Max Height
Up to 10 cm
Max Spread
0-0.1 metre