Day 51: Huernia procumbens has developed its first "pointed star" (the common name attributed to the species), and I am wondering what factors contributed to its deviating from the form shown in the catalog. As a "lifesaver plant," it should exhibit a raised red ring surrounding its center, similar to that found in Huernia zebrina. Could the lack of development be due to the fact that it was transplanted only a month or so ago? No buds were showing at that time. As noted a few days ago, the mature bud was long and pointed, quite different from that of zebrina. If the "lifesaver" had grown normally, would the bud shape have been more like that of its cousin? I will be interested to see how subsequent flowers develop.
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