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    Cyphostemma 'Fat Bastard'

    Also Known As

    • Cyphostemma 'Fat Bastard' [juttae x hardyi]

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Cyphostemma 'Fat Bastard' plant details

    Cyphostemma 'Fat Bastard' is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyphostemma 'Fat Bastard'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: vitaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
    Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyphostemma 'Fat Bastard'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A hybrid Cyphostemma with very knobby, round roots and caudex. Big, succulent, fleshy leaves with clusters of red flowers and berries throughout the growing season. Deciduous foliage. Cyphostemma are members of the grape family but are not edible. The little white pearls on the undersides of the leaves are known as food bodies, and are deployed to attract beneficial insects, such as ants.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cyphostemma 'Fat Bastard' plant

    How to Grow Cyphostemma 'Fat Bastard'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Cyphostemma juttae

    aka Bastard Cobas, Namibian Grape, Tree Grape, Wild Grape

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Cyphostemma juttae form by Andrew massyn
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    Cyphostemma elephantopus

    aka Elephant Foot Bush, Elephant Grape Tree

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Cyphostemma elephantopus foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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