Kedrostis africana Mesemb When young the pitchers are

When young the pitchers are small and kind of lay on the ground

The plant forms numerous prostrate (creeping) stems that become quite long in time

form of the variety

Plants shown in a 6" pot

Plants will be sent bare root but will wrapped to keep them moist

Kedrostis africana Mesemb When young the pitchers areKedrostis africana Family: Curcurbitaceae. An attractive caudiciform vine with dissected leaves. The caudex is a combination of the taproot and the base of the stem. The caudex grows larger faster when the root portion is below the soil. Many growers keep the root buried for several years then raise it once the plant starts to mature. But it will form a caudex if the root is raised early, just slower. Vines can be trimmed to shape or allowed to