Adromischus marianae ssp. herrei 'Red Coral'

Adromischus marianae ssp. herrei 'Red Coral'Adromischus marianae ssp. herrei 'Red Coral' You will receive the exact specimen shown here. Measures 3. 5 wide x 3. 5 tall. Showcased here in one of a kind handmade pottery (sold separately). Roots as shown. Will be shipped bare root. Adromischus marianae ssp. herrei 'Red Coral' is a rare, slow growing succulent prized by collectors for its bizarre, "alien like" texture and vibrant red to maroon foliage. Native to the granite hills of South Africa,

Use low-nitrogen fertilizer for seedlings and phosphate-potassium fertilizer before and after blooming

Measures 42" tall above the soil line

Water: Water thoroughly during the growing season (typically spring and summer)

Reduce feeding to bi-monthly during dormancy

a south- or west-facing window is ideal

exposing clean green skin and allowing the dramatic yellow variegation to become the central visual feature

Care: The Spiral Cactus is relatively low-maintenance

Wear gloves when handling the plant to prevent sap contact

especially if recently transplanted or dehydrated from shipping

Thrives in warm

The species is also noted to be polymorphic

distinguished by its remarkable transformation from a spherical juvenile plant to a sparsely branched shrub