Huernia hystrix

Common Name(s)/Synonym(s): Porcupine Huernia

Origin: Native to South Africa.

Description: A low growing compact succulent with short stems that don’t grow to more than 3cm tall. They offset easily forming dense mats over 10cm in diameter. The erect to decumbent 5 angled stems are greyish/green and sometimes mottled with a dull purple. 

Care: These plants thrive in bright light or partial shade during the hottest summer days. They should be planted in well draining soil, let the soil dry out in between watering. 

*These plants are sold/couriered bare root without the pot and soil. All plants are approximately the same size as in the photo, for reference, the pots in the photos are 7.5cm.