Lifesaver Plant Starfish Cactus
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Starfish Succulents are a favorite in our greenhouse and we are so excited to have this Huernia Zebrina available now.
Although it looks like a cactus this is actually a member of the milkweed family and native to the deserts of Africa. They prefer warmer drier climates. Let them dry between waterings. Typically blooms from the months of June - September. Loves warmer and dryer temperatures.
Available in the following packaging based on your preference:
- Nursery Pot - Standard plastic 4-inch planter pot that can be placed inside a larger pot or left as is until it outgrows it.
- Marie Terracotta Planter - 4" Terracotta planter with matching saucer for drainage.
If your plant needs added humidity our Plant Mister would make a perfect addition to your plant shelf for both function and beauty.
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Our plants are shipped from our indoor greenhouse in South Florida. Please note all our plants are one of a kind and if you want to message us we can send you a picture of the exact one you will receive. The product image here is intended to be the best representation of what you can expect to receive but yours may have slightly less or more growth depending on the crop we have when your order is placed. Any lifestyle pictures are meant to demonstrate how a fully grown or more mature plant looks for you to get a sense of it in your space.
- Botanical Name
- Huernia Zebrina
- Common Names
- Lifesaver Plant Starfish Cactus Huernia Zebrina Succulent
- Plant Type
- Succulent, shrubby bushy
- Mature Size
- 3 ft long; Can spread .5 to 1 foot
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Soil Type
- Fast draining mixes, however not a drought resistant plant, needs regular watering
- Soil pH
- Neutral to slightly alkaline
- Bloom Time
- Seasonal bloomer once mature enough.
- Flower Color
- Greenish white with tinged pink
- Hardiness Zones
- Zone 10-12 outdoors; may grow indoors in containers with enough light
- Native Area
- African deserts
Two days only! Get free shipping on orders of $60 or more! Offer valid thru Nov. 13.
Plants ship from our location in Florida and arrive nationwide within 5-8 business days. All our plants ship exclusively with UPS to ensure they arrive timely and in good condition. For those users in Florida, George, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia, shipping may be faster. Estimated shipping dates can be seen in checkout. Plant exclusions may apply.
We monitior the weather in each destination location to maximize the shipping time and utilize thermal protection to ensure that the plant is protected. You can add a heatpack or thermal bag to your order if temperatures at night fall below 40 degrees.
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Customer Reviews
Better than expected. Very healthy and was packed in perfect size container. With no broken stems.
Very pleased with this purchase- have already had 2 blooms!
This plant arrived alive but because of pieces that are broken in the center it's not aesthetically pleasing. It's also red which if I'm not mistaken means too much direct light.
