Red Dragon Flower

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Huernia schneideriana

Genus

Huernia

Family

Apocynaceae

Order

Gentianales

How to care for Red Dragon Flower

💦 Water

How often to water your Red Dragon Flower

Red Dragon Flower 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 Red Dragon Flower in your home

Red Dragon Flower love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Red Dragon Flower does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Red Dragon Flower in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Red Dragon Flower

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Red Dragon Flower: 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 Red Dragon Flower after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

I spent the weekend repotting this big one It had multiple types of plants That's how it was gifted to me but the flapjack was pushing out the others I got the multiple plants out of the one planter I will post the others in the comments Just look at that monster of a flapjack!!!! #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #newgrowth #propagationstation #planttherapy #plantcorner #plantlove #floweringplants #plantmoms #flapjacks #kalanchoe #reddragonflower #cactusclique #cactus #cacti #cacticollect #cactusbox #zebraplant Cactus friends can you confirm this is a huervia scheideriana/rope cactus!

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Red Dragon Flower 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.

Red Dragon Flower Water Frequency →

Red Dragon Flower Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Red Dragon Flower 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 🏡.

Red Dragon Flower Light Requirements →

Red Dragon Flower Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Red Dragon Flower is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Red Dragon Flower can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Red Dragon Flower Temperature Tolerance →

🧐 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.