Fockea edulis SEEDS -

Fockea edulis seeds grow into one of the most beloved caudiciform plants in cultivation — a climbing tuberous geophyte native to the subtropical biome of the south-western and southern Cape Province and KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, where it grows in dry scrub and fynbos margins. This classic member of the milkweed family (Apocynaceae) develops a massive, gnarled, partly exposed tuberous caudex that can grow to impressive size over many years, producing white latex when cut and bearing twining stems with small, glossy, dark green leaves. In summer it produces small, creamy star-shaped flowers typical of the Apocynaceae. The caudex can be grown exposed for maximum sculptural impact or kept partially buried — the choice is a matter of collector's taste.

Fockea edulis is widely regarded as the most rewarding and accessible caudiciform in the milkweed family — relatively fast-growing from seed, tolerant of some neglect, and developing impressive caudex character remarkably quickly. Sharp drainage, full sun and a modest dry rest in winter are the key cultivation requirements.

• Classic caudiciform caudex — gnarled, massive, partly exposable; white latex when cut
• Twining stems with small dark green leaves; creamy star-shaped summer flowers
• SW. & S. Cape Province to KwaZulu-Natal — subtropical biome
• Apocynaceae (milkweed family); the most popular Fockea in cultivation
• Sharp drainage; full sun; modest dry winter rest; relatively fast-developing

Fockea edulis seeds offer the ideal starting point for anyone wanting to grow a caudiciform from seed — rewarding, forgiving and ultimately producing one of the most characterful and beloved tuberous caudex plants available to collectors of South African flora.

IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.