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Dorstenia foetida ssp. lancifolia

Also Known As

  • Dorstenia crispa lancifolia
  • Dorstenia crispa var. lancifolia
  • Dorstenia lancifolia

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 16"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Dorstenia foetida ssp. lancifolia plant details

Dorstenia foetida ssp. lancifolia is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer chartreuse and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dorstenia foetida ssp. lancifolia

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 0 IN - 12 IN - wide, 0 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dorstenia foetida ssp. lancifolia

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dorstenia foetida lancifolia is a synonym. A wonderful, small growing Dorstenia that forms a nice squat caudex with branching. Long, narrow leaves with brilliant white veins and many flowers. A bizarre relative of the Fig family. Seeds shoot off explosively, propelled by hydraulic pressure when they are ripe.
North Africa. 16"t w/3" leaves, green irregular flowers w/explosive seed pods.
Dormant in Winter, Little Water. Light Shade. Star shaped, undestated white. Indoor.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Dorstenia foetida ssp. lancifolia plant

How to Grow Dorstenia foetida ssp. lancifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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