Dorstenia gigas

Dorstenia gigas

Family: Moraceae

Common names: Socotra Fig, Socotra Fig Tree

It is a beautiful shrub-like or small tree pachycaul species forming an immense green coral-like plant assuming extraordinary forms. Eventually growing up to 2-5 m high and 50-150 cm in diameter. It is a particularly bulky caudiciform species similar to Dendrosicyos and Adenium.

Sowing instructions: Sow seeds in summer in a well drained medium.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: January 2025