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    • Photo of Dorstenia foetida ssp. lancifolia caudex, foliage by Paradise Found Nursery

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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.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    North Africa. 16"t w/3" leaves, green irregular flowers w/explosive seed pods.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    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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    Dorstenia gigas

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low
    Photo of Dorstenia gigas form by Stan Shebs
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    Dorstenia horwoodii

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Dorstenia horwoodii foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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    Dorstenia foetida

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Dorstenia foetida flower, foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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    Dorstenia foetida [Variegated]

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Dorstenia foetida [Variegated] foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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    Dorstenia elata

    aka Congo Fig

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Dorstenia elata flower, foliage by Almost Eden
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