Raphionacme dyeri Seeds - Indigenous Caudiciform Succulent - Flat Ship Rate - NEW

The Raphionacme genus belongs to the Apocynaceae family and consists of 36 species. All but one Arabian specie are found exclusively in Africa. The 35 African species can be found from the southern fringes of the Sahara Desert to South Africa, growing in grassland and savanna. These caudiciform plants are mostly prostrate, erect or climbing herbaceous geophytes, typified by a usually spindle-shaped taproot tuber, also referred to as a caudex. They make excellent pot plants and do well in garden when planted in raised beds with well-drained soil. In cultivation the plants are usually grown in semi shade, with the caudex partially exposed.

Raphionacme dyeri is a South African indigenous species found in the Free State, Limpopo and North West Provinces. This perennial grows up to 15 cm high and forms a caudex of around 10 cm in diameter. The reddish-green hairy stems are up to 15 cm long and are decumbent or spreading horizontally. The leaves are 2cm to 6cm long and are mostly folded lengthwise. They are dull bluish-green, hairless above and hairy below. They can take a good deal of water during active growth and should be watered only when not dormant. Keep dryish in winter.