Name: Othonna herrei
SKU: othonna-herrei
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Where it grows

Othonna herrei is a unique dwarf succulent shrub from the Nama Karoo biome.

Special features

Othonna herrei is one of the most attractive species in this genus, with a unique stem that has a knobbly appearance, which is formed from old leaf bases. These old leaf bases are known as phyllopodia.

Care guide

Othonna prefer plenty of light and should be kept in semi-shade, or under 40% shade cloth. This species is not too fussy about its soil, and does well in a 1:1 coco peat:perlite medium. Water well when it has leaves in the cooler months, but keep dry during summer.

Growing season

Autumn and winter.

Propagation

Cuttings and seeds.

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Product FAQS

In our experience, the best time to repot a succulent is in the beginning of the growing season.

A plant with thick, fleshy tissue, designed for storing water over long periods of time.

A caudiciform is a plant that has a caudex which is a swollen stem or root stock. Eg. Baobab.

If it's only one or two bugs, try to remove them by hand. Alternatively, spray with a pesticide or water with a systemic pesticide. We recommend RoseCare3 or RoseCarePlus, as both these are a combination pesticide and fungicide, which means they prevent insect pests and treat fungal infections.

Succulents do like fertiliser. The general rule of thumb is to fertilise in the growing season. Succulents are quite sensitive, so in our experience halving the recommended dose of general plant fertilizers works well. If it is a fertilizer formulated specifically for succulents and cacti, use the full recommended dose.

Succulents like heavy watering in the growing season, but do need to dry out between watering to avoid root rot.

Some caudiciform species prefer full sun, while others prefer shade. It depends on the environment in which they occur naturally.

No, because they are made up of mostly water, they are prone to frostbite.

It is best not to do so. This could stress the plant or burn it. Slowly introduce them by giving them a little bit more exposure each day.

It depends on the amount of sun exposure the window receives. Some succulents will be happy, but the majority will not get enough sunlight to maintain the correct shape. Alternatively, if the window receives too much light, the plant will be burned, as the window will act like a magnifying glass.

Yes, some succulents are classified as Caudiciforms due to their swollen stems or root stock.

Othonna herrei

Product FAQS

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There are bugs on my succulents, what do I do?

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Do Caudiciforms like full sun?

Can succulents handle frost?

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Can I grow succulents on my windowsill?

Are Caudiciforms succulents?

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