Tylecodon cacalioides (100 seeds)

Tylecodon cacalioides (100 seeds)

Family: Crassulaceae

It is both stem and leaf succulent, a deciduous perennial growing to heights around 1 m; by then over 4 cm thick. The pale, fleshy stem branches much, mostly near the top, presenting a dense covering of stem-tip leaves in season. The stem has a knobbly surface, each old leaf that drops off leaving its mark; the stems grey to yellowish with bark peeling.

Sowing instructions: Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 20-25°C. Cover with peat or sand.

Locality: Barrydale. Harvest: June 2024