{"product_id":"huernia-loeseneriana-stapelia-starfish-flower-collection-no-13","title":"Huernia loeseneriana Stapelia Starfish Flower – Collection No. 13","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHuernia loeseneriana\u003c\/em\u003e is a compact South African stapeliad with thick, angular stems that can develop attractive pink and purple colouring under brighter light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts star-shaped flowers have a pale cream background covered with intricate reddish-purple lines. A deeper central tube and dark corona give the flowers considerable detail when viewed closely. The scent is rated as mild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Supplied\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive an established plant of \u003cem\u003eHuernia loeseneriana\u003c\/em\u003e growing in a 66 mm pot. The plant photographs show the current stock. The flower photograph shows the mature bloom for identification and reference. Plants are not necessarily supplied in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Shipping Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese plants are extremely brittle. Please purchase expecting the plant to move, come out of its pot or have some stems detach during transport.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough your plant will be dispatched in a pot, it should be treated as effectively bare-rooted during delivery. Huernia and related stapeliads have fleshy stems and relatively shallow root systems. Disturbed potting mix, a loose plant or detached stems can occur despite careful packing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be prepared to reposition or repot the main plant and to pot any healthy stems that detach. Allow detached stems to dry and seal before placing them into a dry, free-draining succulent mix. Do not immediately water freshly detached stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a normal characteristic of these plants and does not generally affect their health. However, if your plant arrives crushed, soft, blackened or with extensive damage, please photograph it immediately and contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun. Protect from intense afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the mix has dried during active growth. Keep much drier during winter and cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-growing. Protect from frost and prolonged cold, wet conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a gritty, very free-draining succulent mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a diluted, low-nitrogen fertiliser during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHuernia loeseneriana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stapelia or Starfish Flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream with fine reddish-purple lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five-pointed star with a deep central tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmell rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, upright and clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green with pink, bronze or purple tones under brighter light\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lodge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67771751858464,"sku":"S232","price":24.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/3c28c02b-5fd3-42b4-80e2-2f940f8df69b.jpg?v=1792021333","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/huernia-loeseneriana-stapelia-starfish-flower-collection-no-13","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}