Adromischus herrei (Adromischus marianae f. herrei)
This rare and unusual succulent
has short, cylindrical leaves in shades
of green, reddish-brown or purple. Each
elongated leaf has irregular grooves and
texture adding to its appeal. Small tubular
flowers appear on slender stalks late
summer to fall. Adromischus is a seasonal
grower. Its prime growing season is spring
with a little spurt of growth in the fall
when the heat of summer subsides and
the plant initiates flowering. Grow in nearly
full sun for best color. Once mature,
Adromischus makes an attractive swollen
root or small caudex. In the heat of summer
and the cold of winter, keep the plant on the dry side. It won’t tolerate wet soil
when temperatures are below 60°F.
