Caudex Plant Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular caudex plants with care guides, traits, and root management tips.
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Cephalopentandra Ecirrhosa
Cephalopentandra ecirrhosa
An East African cucurbit caudex with impressive large gray-white tuber, relatively fast growing.
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© H. Zell / CC BY-SA 3.0Cyphostemma Bainesii
Cyphostemma bainesii
A large caudex plant from South Africa in the grape family, with thick trunk and large leaves, also known as Wild Grape.
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© SAplants / CC BY-SA 4.0Sesamothamnus Lugardii
Sesamothamnus lugardii
A large sesame-family caudex tree with thick trunk and green bark, popular non-Madagascar species.
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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.