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Rhytidocaulon

Rhytidocaulon
Photo: Kauderwelsch, CC BY-SA 4.0

Rhytidocaulon is a genus of small, succulent, stem-forming plants in the dogbane family (Apocynaceae), native to northeastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Its members are grown mainly by collectors of caudiciform and succulent plants, and they need sharp drainage, strong light and dry conditions.

Family
Apocynaceae (Dogbane family)
Light
Full sun, Bright indirect
Water
Water sparingly during the growing season and let the soil dry fully between waterings; keep nearly dry in winter.
Soil
Fast-draining cactus or succulent mix with added grit or perlite.
Temperature
18–35 °C; protect below 10 °C
How easy
Moderate

About

Rhytidocaulon is a plant genus in the family Apocynaceae, first described in 1962. It is native to northeastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.

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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Rhytidocaulon by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.

The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.

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