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    Cyphostemma elephantopus

    Also Known As

    • Elephant Foot Bush
    • Elephant Grape Tree

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Cyphostemma elephantopus plant details

    Cyphostemma elephantopus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cyphostemma elephantopus

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cyphostemma elephantopus

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Madagascar caudiciform that forms a huge caudex. Nicknamed the Elephant foot bush, or Elephant Grape Tree. Graceful vines emerge from the top of the caudex that can be trellised to frame caudex.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cyphostemma elephantopus plant

    How to Grow Cyphostemma elephantopus

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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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 'Fat Bastard'

    aka Cyphostemma 'Fat Bastard' [juttae x hardyi]

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • bright shade
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Cyphostemma 'Fat Bastard' foliage by Paradise Found Nursery
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