Decarya madagascariensis multi-branch Hamilton rocky grasslands in rocky slopes

rocky grasslands in rocky slopes of the Andes in fully exposed sites

that sink below ground to survive drought in Mexico

all mined from the dusty old slide carousels of twenty-five xeric plant obsessives

Plant is approx 10 years old

Decarya madagascariensis multi-branch Hamilton rocky grasslands in rocky slopesDecarya madagascariensis is the only species in the genus. It has succulent stems growing in a zigzag pattern with two spines on the outside where the stem changes direction. New branches will have a small single leaf at each node. Water: Water regularly. Do not let it dry too much between watering. Sun Exposure: Can be grown in full sun. Soil: 1 2 Pumice, 1 2 Compost. or Stone Eaters Soil. Temperature: Must be kept at a temp above 55 F. Fertilize: