The Bigfoot, Gerrardanthus macrorrhizus, is a perennial climber, expanded at the base into a succulent pumpkin-like caudex, usually about 30-40 cm in diameter. The smooth, alternate leaves are ivy-shaped, shiny and prominently veined. The Bigfoot has small, dark brownish-yellow orchid-like flowers. There are male and female plants.
The name macrorrhizus comes from the Greek for 'big root', it is sometimes seen as 'macrorhiza'.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Mid summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gerrardanthus macrorhizus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Flower Color | Orange/red |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Mature Size | 15 m |
| Native Area | South africa |
| Resistance | 8°c |
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United StatesAmazing beautiful plant
Such a beauty and is already growing at a crazy rate!
United StatesLove it
It is such a wonder full plant. Got it planted it and its growing
United StatesSecond Specimen
This is the second of this variety that I am starting... The first is over 10 years old and what an awesome and unusual plant with cool little blooms!
United StatesBeautiful!
Item was packed so carefully and arrived in perfect condition. It is exciting to see it thriving so well in it’s new environment. It has been evident to me that Planet Desert really cares about it’s products and it’s reputation from the thought that goes into packaging, presentation, and quality of their plants. I have only bought plants from them but I imagine that this quality would extend to all their products.
Safely packaged and shipped pretty fast, I...
Safely packaged and shipped pretty fast, I'm a little concerned for the plant's health as it looks a bit wilted and the roots were pretty dried up. BUT Gerard here is in a pot with great soil so fingers crossed it pulls through!
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The Bigfoot, Gerrardanthus macrorrhizus, is a perennial climber, expanded at the base into a succulent pumpkin-like caudex, usually about 30-40 cm in diameter. The smooth, alternate leaves are ivy-shaped, shiny and prominently veined. The Bigfoot has small, dark brownish-yellow orchid-like flowers. There are male and female plants.
The name macrorrhizus comes from the Greek for 'big root', it is sometimes seen as 'macrorhiza'.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Mid summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Gerrardanthus macrorhizus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Flower Color | Orange/red |
| Growth Habit | Globose |
| Mature Size | 15 m |
| Native Area | South africa |
| Resistance | 8°c |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesAmazing beautiful plant
Such a beauty and is already growing at a crazy rate!
United StatesLove it
It is such a wonder full plant. Got it planted it and its growing
United StatesSecond Specimen
This is the second of this variety that I am starting... The first is over 10 years old and what an awesome and unusual plant with cool little blooms!
United StatesBeautiful!
Item was packed so carefully and arrived in perfect condition. It is exciting to see it thriving so well in it’s new environment. It has been evident to me that Planet Desert really cares about it’s products and it’s reputation from the thought that goes into packaging, presentation, and quality of their plants. I have only bought plants from them but I imagine that this quality would extend to all their products.
Safely packaged and shipped pretty fast, I...
Safely packaged and shipped pretty fast, I'm a little concerned for the plant's health as it looks a bit wilted and the roots were pretty dried up. BUT Gerard here is in a pot with great soil so fingers crossed it pulls through!