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Dorstenia gigas
[ Moraceae ]
[ Socotra Island ]
That species is much sought after for its beautiful shape resembling to a bonsai and its shiny dark green foliage very harmonious. It develops a caudex up to 20 to 30cm when cultivated in pot. Propagation by cuttings is difficult, seed production is very rare in cultivation. Therefore, despite a huge demand, it is rarely offered for sale.






Dorstenia gigas
Seeds (10) : Out of Stock

Flowering plant . Plant which can be grown as a Bonsai . Succulent Plant . Develops a caudex .
Habitat
zone 12 = Winter minimum temperature above 10C (above 50F)
Deserts or Arid Areas
Limestone Hillsides


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Drought-Tolerant
Small plant

Cultivation  
Substrate
Temperature during winter
Lighting
Watering during automn-winter
Watering during hot season
Fertilizer during growth
Pruning
Repotting

1 gravel + 1 soil + 1 humus

Indoor during winter temperature min. from 11 to 16C

Bright

Rarely ( when the substrate is dry )

Regularly but without excess, and especialy during summer

From time to time when necessary
No pruning
Repot from time to time

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2289 Germination Seeds are difficult to germinate. Seeds need up to 1 month to germinate. Minimum 32°C. Maximum 42°C.
A visitor 2015-11-26

2292 Cultivation Ornamental Value: excellent. Care: much. Speed of Growth: very fast.
I got few seedlings about an year ago, and potted all together in a single clay try about 6inches deep. Now in a years time many have grown upto 10 to 12 inches in height and thickness is beautiful too. Now as per your direction I shall try to put lime also after winters.
India [New Delhi] Gupta [slgpooja@rediffmail.com] 2016-01-27

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Seeds (3) : Out of Stock

Plant
caudex diam.15mm :
14.3 € Buy Now

Plant
caudex diam.25mm :
19.5 € Buy Now


Plant (Seedling)
caudex diam. 30-35mm :
78 € Buy Now

Plant (Seedling)
caudex diam. 40-45mm : Out of Stock


Cutting (unrooted) 10cm : Out of Stock

Cutting (unrooted) 20cm : Out of Stock


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caudex diam. 20-25mm : Out of Stock


Plant caudex diam. 60mm height 230mm : Out of Stock


Plant caudex diam. 60mm height 210mm : Out of Stock


Plant caudex diam. 60mm height 190mm :
260 € Buy Now


Plant caudex diam. 58mm height 160mm : Out of Stock


Plant caudex 37mm height 220mm : Out of Stock


Plant caudex diam. 63mm height 230mm :
260 € Buy Now


Plant caudex diam. 67mm height 240mm : Out of Stock


Plant caudex diam. 63mm height 190mm : Out of Stock


Plant caudex diam.100mm height 530mm : Out of Stock


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Plant diam caudex 2cm : Out of Stock

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