Keep Your carrion plant Alive: Light, Water & Care Instructions

carrion plant

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Huernia sudanensis

Genus

Huernia

Family

Apocynaceae

Order

Gentianales

How to care for carrion plant

💦 Water

How often to water your carrion plant

carrion plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for carrion plant in your home

carrion plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

carrion plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of carrion plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize carrion plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for carrion plant: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your carrion plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Hey y'all! I wanted to show off my new succulent! It's a Huernia Zebrina. Also known as a Lifesaver Plant and a Carrion Flower (since it blooms a beautiful, yet smelly flower in the Summer). It's a meaningful plant because mine and my husband's last name is Carrion haha. Also, my dad got me this plant, so it's even more special. I saw the plant shop near his job posted on their Instagram that they received a fresh shipment. I asked him if he wouldn't mind snagging me one since he's in the area, and he did! He even surprised me with the pot! It's too cute. Unfortunately, however, it does NOT have a drainage hole. And my dad, unaware of these things of course, let the shop repot the plant directly into the pot. I really don't want to repot him again since he was just repotted yesterday (I don't want to traumatize him), plus the pot is super adorable. Do you guys have any tips on watering this little fella without a drainage hole? I really want him to thrive since he's so special, and I would love to see him bloom in the Summer! The pot feels like clay or terracotta. It doesn't feel or look coated or glazed. Additionally, a little piece had fallen off the plant and my dad handed me the little piece. It had a healthy root attached, so I potted him in his own teeny tiny terracotta pot! My dad said that all of the Lifesaver Plants at that shop were falling apart, and that he managed to get the best one. I'm so thankful for my dad and for this new little plant. And I'm so thankful for this community for allowing me to show off new plant babies all the time and for offering helpful and thoughtful advice 💚 Sorry for the long post. Thanks for reading! 😄 #SuccerForSucculents #SucculentSquad #SucculentLove #Succulents #CactusClique #Cactus #LifesaverCactus #CarrionFlower #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #potheads #help #ThankfulThursday #GratefulForGreg #grateful

The Bear Pot/Lifesaver Cactus saga is finally over! My dad was able to drill a drainage hole into the bottom of the bear pot yesterday. The hole isn't perfectly centered. He tried, but it was sooooo difficult to get the hole started that it got off center haha. I'm not sure what kind of tough clay this thing is made out of 😹 Either way, I'm just thankful there's drainage now! When I dumped out the old soil, I noticed they had put a bunch of pebbles at the bottom of the pot. I'm so glad I didn't water this poor thing. He was due for a watering yesterday so that's when we made the hole, repotted in fresh succulent soil, and watered with SuperThrive-infused water to prevent shock. He's already looking perkier! ☺️ #SuccerForSucculents #SucculentSquad #SucculentLove #Succulents #Succulent #LifesaverCactus #CactusClique #Cactus #CarrionFlower #potheads #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PLANTMAFIA

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

carrion plant prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

carrion plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.