Description

Adromischus herrei ‘Red Coral’ is a beautiful collector’s succulent admired for its thick, textured leaves that develop stunning shades of red, burgundy and deep green when grown in bright light. Its compact growth habit and coral-like appearance make it a striking addition to any succulent collection, while its unusual foliage provides year-round interest.

Native to the arid regions of South Africa, this slow-growing succulent is perfectly suited to bright windowsills, decorative containers and modern plant displays. Easy to care for and exceptionally drought tolerant, it is an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced collectors.

Plant Details
Botanical Name: Adromischus herrei ‘Red Coral’
Common Name: Red Coral Adromischus
Plant Type: Succulent
Pot Size: 6.5 cm
Growth Rate: Slow
Growth Habit: Compact, branching with age
Mature Size: Approximately 10–15 cm tall × 15–20 cm wide

Care Guide

☀️ Light:
Prefers bright indirect light or several hours of gentle direct sun. Strong light encourages the rich red and burgundy colouring that gives this cultivar its name.

💧 Watering:
Allow the compost to dry out completely between waterings. Water sparingly during winter when growth slows, and avoid prolonged damp conditions.

🌱 Soil:
Use a free-draining cactus and succulent compost with added mineral grit or pumice to ensure healthy root growth.

🌡 Temperature:
Best grown between 10–30°C. Protect from frost and prolonged temperatures below 5°C.

Flowering
Mature plants may produce slender flower spikes bearing small tubular flowers in shades of white to pale pink during late spring and summer. The flowers are delicate, while the colourful foliage remains the plant’s main attraction.

Why You’ll Love It
✔ Attractive coral-like foliage
✔ Beautiful red colouring in bright light
✔ Compact and perfect for small spaces
✔ Ideal for windowsills and succulent collections
✔ Drought tolerant and easy to maintain
✔ A distinctive collector’s succulent

Care Level: ⭐⭐ Easy
An easy-care succulent that thrives with bright light, excellent drainage and minimal watering. Suitable for beginners and experienced growers alike.

Pet Safety: 🐾 Keep Out of Reach of Pets
Adromischus herrei is not generally listed as highly toxic, but there is limited information regarding its safety around pets. As a precaution, it is best to keep this plant out of reach of cats and dogs to prevent accidental chewing or ingestion.

Good to Know
Adromischus herrei is prized for its naturally textured leaves, which may develop increasingly vivid red and burgundy tones when exposed to bright light and cooler temperatures. The cultivar ‘Red Coral’ is especially admired for its colourful foliage and compact, sculptural form, making every plant a beautiful focal point in any succulent collection.

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The Price is per one individual plant.