Huernia boleanawas discovered in 1967 in Bole Valley , north of Addis Abebe , but was mistaken forHuernia concinna . It was first described in theCactus and Succulent Journalin 1975 .
Huernia boleanaM.G.Gilbert
Family : ApocynaceaeSubfamily : AsclepiadoideaeTribe : StapeliaeGenus : Huernia
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The specific epithet " boleana(pronounced boh - lee - AY - nuh ) " refers to Bole Valley , which is the aboriginal habitat of the metal money .
Huernia boleanais native toEthiopia . It grows on cliff and grassy slopes in the Bole Valley .
Huernia boleanais a smallsucculentthat forms thumping of upright , grey - green to purplish stems having deltoidtuberclesjoined into five angles , often spirally twisted along the stem . The root are vertical toprostrateorpendulousand can grow up to 14 in ( 35 curium ) long and 0.8 inches ( 2 centimeter ) duncish . The nodule wax light into a diffuse point , presently wear upon away .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
In the pin , Huernia boleanaproduces attractive , furry , bell - shaped prime mensurate about 1.2 inches ( 3 atomic number 96 ) in diameter . The flowers are sick emollient with red spots and look near the base of the stems . However , they pass off a swoon but unpleasant , excrement - alike odor .
luminance : Huernia boleanaprefers vivid light or fond shade during the hottest summer days . Too much sun can cause the stems to develop a protective pigmentation or get sunburn . Too niggling lighting lead to weak , thin shank and lessen flower production . When grown indoors , place the plant near the brilliant window of your home .
filth : The good land is crucial to successful growing . Use a commercial potting soil intermixture for succulents , or prepare your own with 50 to 70 % mineral grit , such as rough-cut backbone , pumice stone , or perlite .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Temperature : Huernia boleanathrives in warm outside surround with miserable to restrained humidness but does not care wintertime dusty and should persist fairly wry and warm during its wintertime sleeping . It grows best inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones11a to 11b , with average minimal winter temperature stray from 40 to 50 ° F ( 4.4 to 10 ° degree Celsius ) .
Watering : This plant has distinctive watering demand for a succulent . During the growing time of year , water it exhaustively and countenance the soil to dry out between tearing . It hold out dormant in wintertime and needs almost no piddle , about once a month .
Fertilizing : To keep it healthy and thriving , fertilizing during the growing season is a effective idea . Feed with urine - soluble fertilizer dilute to half the recommended strength .
In cultivation, Wateringen, Netherlands. Photo byCok Grootscholten. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Repotting : The plant will do good from refreshing potting soil every 2 or 3 years . Repot it in bounce , just before the growing season . Pick a container with drainage holes .
Propagation : The best agency to propagateHuernia boleanais by stem cuttings . Take cuttings during the develop time of year to ensure good rooting . It is also soft to protrude from seeds in give .
Learn more atHow to Grow and Care for Huernia .
Huernia boleanahas no toxic event reported , so it is safe around pets and humans .
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