How To Care For Lifesaver Cactus. There are several species of Huernia commonly called Lifesaver plant but the most common is Huernia confusa. Choose a well-draining container preferably one that is unglazed and will allow evaporation of excess moisture.
Full sunlight partial shade if you live in a location that receives a lot of hot intense sunlight for extended periods When grown indoors place next to an east-facing window. Once in 7 days with protection from direct exposure to rain. How to Care for Lifesaver Cactus Plants.
Place the pot in a window with indirect bright light.
Once in 7 days with protection from direct exposure to rain. Use a good cactus mix or make your own blend of 1 part potting soil and 4 parts gritty material. Allow the cutting to dry overnight. Huernia pronounced hew-ERN-ee-uh is named after Justin Heurnius a Dutch missionary who collected plants from South Africa in the 1600s.