Scientific Name: Huernia boleana M.G. Gilbert
Family: Asclepiadaceae
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Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 11-12 Frost Tolerance: Keep above 50°F (10°C) Sun Exposure: Light shade Origin: Ethiopia Growth Habits: Perennial, up to 4 inches tall (10 cm) Watering Needs: Abundant water and fertilizer in summer. Keep dry in winter Propagation: Divisions, stem cuttings |
Over sixty species of Huernias are found in Eastern Africa. This species was first collected on cliffs close to the Bole river in Ethiopia, hence the name.
Blooming Habits:
The Huernias produce flowers freely in summer. Contrarily to the related genera, the flowers often have no smell.
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