Fockea edulis | Hottentot Bread Vine | South African Caudiciform | Collector Succulent in a Gallon Schwantesia borcherdsii

Fockea edulis | Hottentot Bread Vine | South African Caudiciform | Collector Succulent in a Gallon Schwantesia borcherdsiiFockea edulis is one of the most iconic caudiciform succulents in cultivation, admired for its massive swollen caudex, vigorous twining vines, and remarkable longevity. Native to the semi arid regions of southern Africa, this fascinating member of the Apocynaceae family stores water within its enlarged underground stem, allowing it to survive prolonged periods of drought. As plants mature, the caudex gradually expands into an impressive sculptural

curled and tangled

As mature specimens slowly develop over time

Their flowers are a bold red and yellow that are raised around the center resembling a Lifesaver candy

this plant is renowned for its unique appearance and specialized adaptations for survival in arid environments

They prefer bright indirect light and temps from the mid 60s to high 80s

giving it a marbled or mottled appearance against the greenish background of the cactus

starting from germination

often with a whitish or papery appearance

and brilliant golden-yellow flowers

and to 5 cm across

Echeveria culibra is a hybrid of unknown parentage that was created by Dick Wright in 1980

bright red or coral flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies