Pack Size: 20, 100
Year: 2023
Accepted Scientific Name: Fockea edulis
Origin and Habitat:
Fockea edulis is indigenous to South Africa, specifically the arid regions of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces. It thrives in rocky terrain, often sheltered under larger vegetation. This caudiciform plant is well-suited to dry climates, surviving prolonged droughts by storing water in its swollen underground caudex.
Description:
Fockea edulis is a caudiciform succulent with a swollen, tuberous caudex that can reach up to 12 inches in diameter. Its sprawling vines bear smooth, ovate leaves and small, star-shaped, greenish-yellow flowers that bloom in summer. The caudex is often buried, leaving only the lush foliage visible.
Cultivation:
Zone: USDA zones 9-11.
Temperature: Prefers warm temperatures above 10°C; protect from frost.
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate.
Soil: Use a well-draining soil mix incorporating pumice.
Watering: Water deeply but infrequently during active growth; reduce watering during dormancy.
Fertilizing: Apply a diluted liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks in the growing season.
Light: Requires bright, indirect light or partial shade.
Pests and Diseases: Watch for spider mites and mealybugs; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
Germination Info:
Temperature: Maintain 27°C.
Surface Sown: Yes.
