Description for Huernia Zebrina Plant height: 0.5 - 0.8 inches Plant spread: 2 - 4 inches Winter hardy to USDA Zones 8 to 12. In St. Louis, it is easily grown as a houseplant. It is noted for its ease of culture and tolerance for wide range of growing conditions. Use a peaty, soil-based potting mix. Best in filtered sun. Common name(s): Life saver plant Flower colours: Pink Bloom time: Seasonal bloomer Max reachable height: 0.50 to 0.75 feet Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow Planting and care Lifesaver plants can be grown as intriguing indoor, greenhouse or summer patio container plants almost anywhere. Species such as Huernia zebrina, H. pillansii, H. keniensis and H. primulina can be grown in outdoor landscapes in warm-winter and Mediterranean climates. Protect outdoor plants from frost and rain during winter and full sun in summer. Plant enthusiasts worldwide grow Huernias because of their interesting
Description for Hoya kerrii, Heart Leaf, Sweetheart Hoya (Variegated) Plant height: 1.2 - 2.0 inches Plant spread: 2 - 4 inches Hoya kerrii is a climbing plant that can grow up to 4 meters high. Stems have a diameter of 7 mm. The leaves are 6 cm wide, 5 mm thick. Adult plants show inflorescences of 5 cm diameter and up to 25 flowers. They produce small balls of nectar, colored red to brown. It stays unchanged for many months. Then it grows quickly, maybe one meter by year. Common name(s): Lucky-heart, Sweetheart Plant, Sweetheart Hoya, Heart Leaf, Valentine plant Flower colours: White, burgundy/maroon-center Bloom time: Summer Max reachable height: Up to 4 m Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow Planting and care Start planting when the temperature is stable. Use a small pot for one leaf. Re-pot when a plant grows drastically. Take care of roots while planting. Keep
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