Caudex Plant Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular caudex plants with care guides, traits, and root management tips.
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© Frank Vincentz / CC BY-SA 3.0Euphorbia Bongolavensis
Euphorbia bongolavensis
An endemic Madagascar species from Bongolava with flat caudex and thin branches.
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© bat (Maria Vorontsova) / CC0Pachypodium Brevicaule
Pachypodium brevicaule
Known as Ebisu-warai in Japan, with a flat caudex shape and yellow flowers.
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Pachypodium Makayense
Pachypodium makayense
From Makay Mountains, Madagascar, forming flatter, wider caudex than Gracilius.
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Caudex Plant FAQ
- How much do caudex plants cost?
- Pachypodium gracilius seedlings cost 2,000-10,000 yen, wild-collected specimens 30,000-200,000+ yen, and Operculicarya pachypus can reach hundreds of thousands of yen.
- Can beginners grow caudex plants?
- Adenium (Desert Rose) and Pachypodium seedlings are relatively easy and beginner-friendly. Just be careful with watering during winter dormancy, and you can enjoy them for years.
- How long do caudex plants live?
- Some specimens live for hundreds of years in the wild. In cultivation, they can thrive for decades with proper care. Watching the caudex thicken year by year is the greatest appeal.
- What should I check when buying caudex plants?
- Whether it's rooted is the most important point. Wild-collected imports are often unrooted and require root establishment. Beginners should start with rooted domestically grown seedlings.
- How do caudex plants overwinter?
- Many caudex plants go dormant in winter. Reduce watering from October, and withhold water completely from December to February. Keep indoors in a sunny spot at minimum 10°C.