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Dorstenia Gigas key facts

Growing Difficulty
Advanced
Lifespan
50+ years
Size
30-100cm
Light & Placement
Full sun is essential. In the growing season, keep it in a sunny, airy spot to grow a firm, compact trunk.
Watering
Even in the growing season, water sparingly and only after the soil is completely dry. Withhold water in winter to keep the trunk dry.
Temperature & Overwintering
Cold tolerance is low, so it must overwinter indoors. Keep it in a warm, dry, bright spot away from cold drafts.
Soil & Repotting
An extremely fast-draining mix is essential. Growth is very slow, so repotting only when root-bound, at the start of the growing season, is enough.
Propagation
It spreads by ejecting its seeds. Collect and sow seed after flowering to propagate, but growth is very slow, so be patient.
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