🌿 Lifesaver Cactus
Huernia zebrina
A fascinating succulent with thick, toothed stems and star-shaped yellow flowers patterned in red stripes, featuring a raised red center that resembles a candy lifesaver.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Southern Africa
☀️ Light: Bright, indirect light to full sun
💧 Water: Low; allow soil to dry completely between waterings
📏 Size: 4–6 in tall, spreading in clumps
🌸 Bloom Time: Summer to fall; unique striped star flowers with red centers
🪴 Houseplant Use: Excellent for sunny windowsills, succulent planters, or collector’s displays
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Pot in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend mixed with sand or grit to ensure fast drainage and prevent root rot