About
A large, succulent, pachycaul tree or shrub from the island of Socotra with a thick, swollen trunk, broadly ovate to cordate, dark green, deeply-lobed fig-like leaves and flat, circular, greenish, receptacle-like flower-heads. A remarkable botanical curiosity for a warm, dry, frost-free glasshouse.
About the genus
Dorstenia is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.