{"product_id":"lifesaver-plant-3-pot","title":"Lifesaver Plant - 3\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eHuernia zebrina, the Lifesaver Plant, is a charming dwarf clumping succulent famous for its small, striking star-shaped flowers marked with deep red zebra stripes and a glossy, raised doughnut-like ring at the centre that looks like a lifesaver sweet. Native to southern Africa, it forms low clusters of soft, toothed, green four- to five-angled stems. It is compact, drought-tolerant and easy to grow, blooming generously in warm weather. The blooms have a faint scent to attract flies but are far less pungent than its Stapelia relatives. A delightful, space-saving novelty succulent ideal for pots and windowsills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApocynaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouthern Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-25 cm, clumping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeafless toothed, angled green stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale yellow with red zebra stripes, glossy ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer to autumn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArid, subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright light with gentle sun; light shade in peak heat.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater when soil dries; keep dry in winter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGritty, very free-draining cactus mix.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrives 18-33C; protect from frost.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow humidity preferred.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feed in growing season for blooms.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove shrivelled or rotted stems.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2-3 years; shallow wide pots suit it.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery easy from stem cuttings.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs, aphids; stem rot if overwatered.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic to pets and humans.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compact novelty flowering succulent for windowsills, small pots and collectors' displays, grown for its quirky, lifesaver-like star flowers and easy, space-saving habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India grow it in bright light with very gritty soil, water sparingly and keep it dry over winter; warm months bring abundant blooms, and a wide shallow pot accommodates its spreading clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Huernia zebrina?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater when the soil dries during the warm growing season and keep it nearly dry in winter. Its soft stems rot easily if kept too wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt enjoys bright light with some gentle sun, but appreciates light shade during the hottest part of summer to avoid scorching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the flowers shaped like a lifesaver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe glossy, raised ring or annulus at the centre of each star-shaped flower resembles a lifesaver sweet, which gives the plant its common name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Lifesaver Plant safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, Huernia zebrina is non-toxic to cats, dogs and humans, making it a safe and fun novelty succulent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt roots readily from stem cuttings. Let a cut segment callus for a day or two, then set it on gritty, barely moist succulent mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepot every 2-3 years in spring into a wide, shallow pot with very free-draining mix to suit its spreading, clumping growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the stems going soft or yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoft, yellowing or collapsing stems indicate rot from overwatering or poor drainage. Remove affected parts and let the soil dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it does well on a bright windowsill indoors, though strong light produces the most flowers and the sturdiest stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo the flowers smell bad?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey have only a faint scent to attract flies, far milder than its Stapelia relatives, so it is suitable for closer quarters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed lightly with a diluted low-nitrogen or balanced cactus fertilizer in the growing season to support blooming; avoid over-feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256226185462,"sku":"PLT-LIFESAVERPLA-P03-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-huernia-zebrina-plant.jpg?v=1783922467","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/lifesaver-plant-3-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}