Talinum Caffrum #56

Discover the fascinating Talinum caffrum, a unique caudiciform succulent that adds a touch of the exotic to your collection. This intriguing plant, native to South Africa, boasts a large, swollen underground caudex (stem base) that resembles a potato, along with attractive foliage and delicate pink flowers.

Key Features:

• Unique Caudex: The most distinctive feature of Talinum caffrum is its large, tuberous caudex that grows mostly underground. This caudex serves as a water storage organ, allowing the plant to thrive in arid conditions.  

• Attractive Foliage: From the caudex emerge long, slender stems with fleshy, green leaves that have a slightly waxy texture. The leaves add a touch of elegance to the plant's overall appearance.

• Delicate Blooms: In the spring and summer months, Talinum caffrum produces delicate, pink flowers on slender stalks. These charming blooms add a touch of color to its unique form.

• Edible Tubers: The large, potato-like caudex of this succulent is edible and has been traditionally used as a food source in some parts of Africa.

Why You'll Love It:

• Unique & Collectible: Its unusual caudex and attractive foliage make it a standout addition to any succulent collection.

• Conversation Starter: This intriguing plant is sure to spark curiosity and admiration from fellow plant enthusiasts.

• Easy Care: Talinum caffrum is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal watering and thriving in full sun to partial shade.

Care Tips:

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light or partial shade. Avoid intense, direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.

• Watering: Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.  

• Soil: Requires well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix.  

Bring Home a Touch of the Exotic:

Don't miss out on this opportunity to add a rare and fascinating succulent to your collection! Order your Talinum caffrum today!

This Plant comes in a 130mm diameter container and the plant you see is the plant you get. The plant will be shipped bare rooted.

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