Cyphostemma juttae

Cyphostemma juttaeThis peculiar slow growing caudiciform succulent originates from the rocky and arid areas of southern Africa. The huge, swollen bottle shaped stems of Cyphostemma juttae can grow up to 2 metres tall while growing around a metre wide, providing the plant with water storage over long periods of drought. The yellow green trunk has a peeling, papery bark, with few branches which produce leathery, pale green deeply lobed leaves when juvenile. Leaves become

This peculiar slow-growing caudiciform succulent originates from the rocky and arid areas of southern Africa. The huge, swollen bottle-shaped stems of Cyphostemma juttae can grow up to 2 metres tall while growing around a metre wide, providing the plant with water storage over long periods of drought. The yellow-green trunk has a peeling, papery bark, with few branches which produce leathery, pale green deeply-lobed leaves when juvenile. Leaves become trifoliate when mature. As a deciduous plant, foliage will die back in late autumn and winter but new growth will appear in spring.

WATERING

During S/S water when the soil is 100% dry. Refrain from watering during winter dormancy.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

FEED

Use a cactus and succulent fertiliser every two months from April - October.

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years if roots have outgrown its current pot. Use a well-draining cactus and succulent potting mix, with added draining medium to create a sandy and gritty mix.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens' height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Supplied in plastic nursery pot.