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PLEASE NOTE: Main plant is NOT for sale. This is for individual seedlings.
🌞 Light
Full sun is essential for healthy growth, vibrant bark color, and resin production.
Can tolerate partial shade, but will grow slower and develop weaker caudex form.
💧 Watering
Highly drought-tolerant — water sparingly.
During active growth (warm months): water only when soil is completely dry.
During dormancy (dry season or winter): withhold water almost entirely.
Overwatering is the main cause of root rot.
🌵 Soil
Needs well-draining, gritty soil.
Recommended mix:
60–70% coarse sand, pumice, or gravel
30–40% cactus or succulent potting mix
Avoid heavy or water-retentive soils.
🌡️ Temperature
Thrives in warm, arid conditions (25–35°C / 77–95°F).
Protect from frost — temperatures below 5°C (41°F) can damage the plant.
🍃 Fertilization
Light feeding during active growth with a low-nitrogen succulent fertilizer once a month.
Stop fertilizing during dormancy.
✂️ Pruning & Maintenance
Remove dead branches or leaves to maintain shape.
Light pruning can encourage branching and enhance the sculptural caudex.
Handle with care; the bark and branches are fragile in young plants.
🌱 Propagation
Mainly by fresh seeds, which germinate slowly.
Rooting cuttings is possible but challenging; success requires warm, dry conditions and well-draining soil.
🪴 Container Tips
Use porous pots to prevent waterlogging.
Repot only when necessary — they tolerate being slightly root-bound.
