Where it grows
Native to the Western and Northern Cape of South Africa, as well as portions of Namibia.
Special features
This caudiciform succulent grows long, creeping branches from the top of its stem. It is generally dormant in winter, and grows frilly green leaves in summer. It produces green to green-white flowers at the very end of summer. The caudex is attractive and generally grown above ground in cultivation, though it is buried deeper into the soil in nature. These plants can grow quite large if cared for properly, and make excellent succulent bonsai.
Care Guide
Give these caudex plants light shade at most, as they prefer receiving plenty of light. Morning sun is ideal. This species is not fussy about its soil, and will grow well in almost any medium, as long as the soil drains quickly and does not stay wet for extended periods. Water often in the warmer months, but keep dry when the weather cools.
Growing season
Spring and summer.
Propagation
Seeds.