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Dorstenia foetida

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Dorstenia foetida plant details

Dorstenia foetida is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dorstenia foetida

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: moraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, self-sowing, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dorstenia foetida

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An easy to grow Dorstenia that can take many different environments. In the shade, grows deep green leaves with a green caudex. In sun, grows a thickened base with smaller, paler leaves. Readily self sows.

Gardening facts about Dorstenia foetida plant

How to Grow Dorstenia foetida

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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