Cyphostemma adenocaule
syn: Cissus adenocaulis
Description
Cyphostemma adenocaule is a caudiciform plant known for its unusual growth habit and striking appearance. This plant has a large, swollen, bottle-shaped caudex or base, which stores water and nutrients. The plant produces slender, twining stems with distinctive, lobed leaves. The leaves are usually green. It thrives in well-draining soil and requires infrequent watering, especially during its dormancy period. This plant is a great choice for a collector because it can withstand drought. During the growing season, this plant produces small, inconspicuous flowers.
Description
Cyphostemma adenocaule is a caudiciform plant known for its unusual growth habit and striking appearance. This plant has a large, swollen, bottle-shaped caudex or base, which stores water and nutrients. The plant produces slender, twining stems with distinctive, lobed leaves. The leaves are usually green. It thrives in well-draining soil and requires infrequent watering, especially during its dormancy period. This plant is a great choice for a collector because it can withstand drought. During the growing season, this plant produces small, inconspicuous flowers.