{"title":"Succulent Lifesaver Plant","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eGenus: Huernia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"340\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apocynaceae (subfamily Asclepiadoideae)\u003cbr data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"217\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifesaver Plant, Little Owl Eyes\u003cbr data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arid regions of Eastern and Southern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eHuernia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a genus of small, stem succulent plants known for their distinctive, star-shaped flowers with fleshy, often vividly coloured petals. Many Huernia flowers have striking patterns and a unique, sometimes unpleasant odour designed to attract fly pollinators. The centre of the flower often features a glossy, ring-like structure reminiscent of a candy or “lifesaver,” inspiring the common name “Lifesaver Plant.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eThe succulent stems are usually angular or cylindrical with pronounced ribs and small tubercles, adapted to store water in dry environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eHuernia thrive in \u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"990\"\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e to partial sun and require \u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003ewell-draining, gritty soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are drought-tolerant and should be watered sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eThey prefer warm temperatures and do best indoors or in sheltered outdoor spots in Canadian climates, especially during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eHuernia’s unusual flowers make them popular with succulent collectors interested in odd or exotic blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eTheir fly-attracting scent is an adaptation for pollination in their native arid habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eEasy to propagate by stem cuttings, Huernia are well-suited for growing in small pots or mixed succulent arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/lifesaver-plant.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}