Cyphostemma juttae
Originally from Namibia, It grows in rocky, arid areas covered by open, semi-tropical, forest exposed to very dry and hot conditions. is a slow-growing succulent ornamental tree with several huge swollen bottle-shaped. Every winter it sheds its leaves completely, leaving only the swollen stem. Flowers borne in early summer are inconspicuous but the grape-like bunches of fruit are red, and later purple and definitely attract attention.
Stem: The thick swollen stem or caudex (which makes this plant a caudiciform) usually grows up to 2 m tall and 1 m thick (occasionally to 4 m in height )
Blooming season: Summer
Cyphostemma juttae is easy to grow, does well in the ground, and makes an impressive specimen, though fairly slow-growing.
Watering: It is droug t tolerant, but it appreciates plentifully of water and some fertilizer during the summer growing season but keep dry in winter in order to prevent rotting. As with all succulents, one must be careful not to over-water. These plants can survive with very little water and too often plants die as a result of too much water.
Exposure: It likes lots of sun throughout the year.
Hardiness: Mature plants are hardy to -3° C (or less), but it is best to avoid freezing temperatures especially if the plants are young. Cyphostemma comes from the hot, dry areas of southern Africa, so it has no problem taking temperatures up to 40° C; however, it may need some afternoon shade in hot climates to avoid leaf burn.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Early summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cyphostemma juttae |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Vitaceae |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Bottleshaped |
| Mature Size | 6 feet tall |
| Native Area | Namibia |
| Resistance | 3.8° C |
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United StatesGreat stock and expert packaging
I have ordered several plants from Planet Desert and they have all arrived looking good and are thriving. Terrific packaging and fast shipping! I’m very happy with Planet Desert and recommend them highly.
United StatesWonderful Plant
I like the fact that my plant came with dirt and a pot and looking healthy. It is all ready sprouting new leaves.
United StatesGoing dormant
I have great expectations for this little fingerling. Buying while headed into dormant period may not give me much info to review. However, I've got one very old one imported from South Africa that might like some company. Well packed and arrived in good shape.
United StatesNice oddity
Lost most of its leaves in shipping but already growing a new one. Happy with purchase.
United StatesCyphostemma juttae
This was my first purchase from Planet Desert and based on what I received they are top notch. The plant arrived as pictured and was well-packaged. I was surprised they sent it with the top dressing of stones, none of which came loose.
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Cyphostemma juttae
Originally from Namibia, It grows in rocky, arid areas covered by open, semi-tropical, forest exposed to very dry and hot conditions. is a slow-growing succulent ornamental tree with several huge swollen bottle-shaped. Every winter it sheds its leaves completely, leaving only the swollen stem. Flowers borne in early summer are inconspicuous but the grape-like bunches of fruit are red, and later purple and definitely attract attention.
Stem: The thick swollen stem or caudex (which makes this plant a caudiciform) usually grows up to 2 m tall and 1 m thick (occasionally to 4 m in height )
Blooming season: Summer
Cyphostemma juttae is easy to grow, does well in the ground, and makes an impressive specimen, though fairly slow-growing.
Watering: It is droug t tolerant, but it appreciates plentifully of water and some fertilizer during the summer growing season but keep dry in winter in order to prevent rotting. As with all succulents, one must be careful not to over-water. These plants can survive with very little water and too often plants die as a result of too much water.
Exposure: It likes lots of sun throughout the year.
Hardiness: Mature plants are hardy to -3° C (or less), but it is best to avoid freezing temperatures especially if the plants are young. Cyphostemma comes from the hot, dry areas of southern Africa, so it has no problem taking temperatures up to 40° C; however, it may need some afternoon shade in hot climates to avoid leaf burn.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Early summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cyphostemma juttae |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Vitaceae |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Bottleshaped |
| Mature Size | 6 feet tall |
| Native Area | Namibia |
| Resistance | 3.8° C |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesGreat stock and expert packaging
I have ordered several plants from Planet Desert and they have all arrived looking good and are thriving. Terrific packaging and fast shipping! I’m very happy with Planet Desert and recommend them highly.
United StatesWonderful Plant
I like the fact that my plant came with dirt and a pot and looking healthy. It is all ready sprouting new leaves.
United StatesGoing dormant
I have great expectations for this little fingerling. Buying while headed into dormant period may not give me much info to review. However, I've got one very old one imported from South Africa that might like some company. Well packed and arrived in good shape.
United StatesNice oddity
Lost most of its leaves in shipping but already growing a new one. Happy with purchase.
United StatesCyphostemma juttae
This was my first purchase from Planet Desert and based on what I received they are top notch. The plant arrived as pictured and was well-packaged. I was surprised they sent it with the top dressing of stones, none of which came loose.