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Basic Info
Hereroa Brevifolia is commonly known to be a beautiful but easy to care succulent ideal for most type of growers: new and advanced. As the plant matures expect it to reach up to 7.5 cm (3″) tall and around 20 cm (8″) in diameter. The plants main feature are the fleshy green triangular shaped leaves that grow upwards towards the sunlight. Over time you can expect the succulent to produce flowers from spring; these flowers are yellow, and one of the main feature of the succulent.
Scientific Classification
Family: Aizoaceae
Subfamily: Ruschioideae
Tribe: Ruschieae
Genus: Hereroa
Care and Propagation Information
Watering
Hereroa Brevifolia can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your succulent plant healthy.
It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this succulent. Yet, the succulent should be controlled to avoid overwatering.
General Care for Hereroa Brevifolia
This succulent type is a unique one that blooms in the spring. When it blooms, you will enjoy yellow flowers.
It is a nice addition to your collection of plants especially if you have it displayed in a beautiful pot.
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Quick Facts:
- 2Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor
- Does not handle cold well
- Grows 7.5 cm (3″) tall
- Grows up to 60 cm (8″) wide
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Prefers Zone 10b-11b -1.7°C (35°F)
- Best propagated by cuttings, leaves, offsets or seeds
- Flowers are yellow
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Where to Plant
Hereroa Brevifolia succulents need strong light. When planting this succulent type in a garden, make sure it gets sunlight. Full to partial sun is the best for its growth. It is better to grow outdoor rather than indoor.
This type of succulent prefers a warm climate. It can survive at zone 10b-11b which is around -1.7°C (35°F). If you live in a cold area, it is better to plant the succulent in an indoor environment. As long as it gets enough sunlight, the plant will grow happily.
When selecting what pot to use be sure that you understand the difference between the material used (See our guide on how to pick the best plant pot).
How to Propagate Hereroa Brevifolia
The succulent can be propagated by cuttings, leaves, offsets or seeds. This succulent type does not require repotting often.
Of course, the first-time repotting is essential when it is bought from the store. You can learn all about How To Repot Succulents in our guide.
Like all the other succulent types, a well-drained soil mixture is essential. If you want to know about well-drained soil mixtures, check How to Prepare Well-drained Soil for Succulent Plants.
How to Propagate Hereroa Brevifolia By Leaves
When propagating the succulent with leaves. You should get a leave carefully from the mother plant. It should be a healthy leave that has no part left on the stem.
In this way, the propagation will work. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant.
Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out. If you need more information on How To Propagate Succulents From Leaves, Cuttings or Offsets be sure to have a look at our guide.
How to Propagate Hereroa Brevifolia From Cuttings
When propagating the succulent from cuttings, cut a leaf from the mother plant carefully with a clean knife or scissors. Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous.
Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
How to Propagate Hereroa Brevifolia From Offsets
The succulent propagates from offsets. To be able to propagate from the mother plant, you might wait several years for the main plant to produce an offset.
To start this process, use a sharp knife and remove an offset from the main plant. When you remove the offset, clean the extra soil from it.
Before replanting, wait for a few days to allow it to callous. Use well-draining soil for your new succulent plant. Don’t forget to water when the soil dries out.
How to Propagate Hereroa Brevifolia Using Seeds
This succulent type is a slow grower so even if it can be propagated by its seeds, this method is not recommended.
To better understand this method have a look at our guide on How To Grow Succulents From Seeds. So, to propagate from the seeds, plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mixture.
This method can be used outdoors. In cooler areas, indoor propagating is recommended.
Origin and Habitat
Hereroa Brevifolia is native to South Africa but mostly found around Western Cape.
