Tanquana hilmarii purple-red Stick your finger into the

Stick your finger into the soil up to your knuckle—if it feels dry

full sun later (light shadow may be useful in the hot summer days)

the Stapelia gigantea can handle a range of humidity levels

and insects

only the most astute observer can spot them

Tanquana hilmarii purple-red Stick your finger into theTanquana hilmarii is commonly known as Pleiospilos himarii. A member of the Aizoaceae family, this succulent is very small and soft skinned. It does not grow more than 3 cm which makes it the smallest species in the genus. It grows in a cluster often and is unbranched. The entire body is covered with green grey or brownish purple dots. The leaves are triangular, plump, and have rounded tips. During fall, the plant bears yellow flowers that have a