Fockea edulis:

  • Fockea edulis
  • Fockea edulis

*MULTIPLE PLANTS AVAILABLE. YOU WILL RECEIVE A SIMILAR PLANT IN SIZE AND AGE AS THE ONE SHOWN*


Fockea edulis grows in the northern region of South Africa and Namibia where its pebble-like tuber blends in with the surrounding rocks. A local name for the plant is “hottentot bread” because the caudiciform is said to have a sweet, milky flavor. A summer grower that may stay evergreen with enough warmth through the winter.


PLANT INFO & CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Dimensions: Plant shown in a 3.5" pot.

Water: Water regularly in the spring/summer growing season. 

Sun Exposure: Full sun. Southern Facing windows, or outside unobstructed.

Soil: 50% pumice + 50% regular potting mix or Stone Eaters Soil.

Temperature: Keep above 50° F.

Fertilize: During the spring/summer growing season, with Super Kabuto Fertilizer.

Dormancy: Fockea can lose all their leaves when going dormant.

**Below freezing where you're ordering from? Add a Heat Pack**

**Plant may lose of its leaves during shipping, but will bounce back with strong light & water**

Regular price $35.00

Notice:

  • U.S. shipping only.
  • Plants ship bare root, pot/soil not included.
  • If you are ordering from an area with weather below 32 degrees, please purchase a heat pack and use priority shipping. If you decline to do this Cactus Store is not responsible for damaged plants. Heat Pack $3.00