Caudex Plant Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of popular caudex plants with care guides, traits, and root management tips.
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Cyphostemma Laza
Cyphostemma laza
A Madagascar grape-family caudex with silver trunk and large leaves, very impressive.
© Frank Vincentz / CC BY-SA 3.0Euphorbia Ambovombensis
Euphorbia ambovombensis
A small caudex Euphorbia from Madagascar with a plump caudex and small leaves.
© Frank Vincentz / CC BY-SA 3.0Euphorbia Cylindrifolia
Euphorbia cylindrifolia
A small Euphorbia with cylindrical leaves and caudex, endemic to Madagascar.
© D.Georgi / CC BY-SA 3.0 deEuphorbia Stellata
Euphorbia stellata
A Madagascar Euphorbia with star-shaped radiating branches from a flat caudex.
© User:Qwertzy2 / CC BY-SA 3.0Operculicarya Decaryi
Operculicarya decaryi
A caudex plant with bonsai-like form, beautiful balance of small leaves and thick trunk.
© Jesteinwiki / CC0Pachypodium Gracilius
Pachypodium gracilius
The quintessential caudex plant from Madagascar. Round caudex body with yellow flowers. Wild-collected specimens with unique forms command high prices. Seed-growing is also very popular.
© SAplants / CC BY-SA 4.0Uncarina Grandidieri
Uncarina grandidieri
A sesame-family caudex from Madagascar with yellow flowers, broad leaves and unique seeds.
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Uncarina roeoesliana
A caudex plant from Madagascar with large yellow flowers and characteristic sticky fruits.
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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.