Dorstenia foetida (Dorstenia)

Dorstenia foetida (Dorstenia) with two thick, woody stems rising from soil in a ceramic pot.

Botanical name: Dorstenia foetida

Common name: Dorstenia

Origin: Arabian peninsula, northeastern Africa

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant form: Small; plant with caudex

Mature height: 2-5 ft

Sun exposure: Semi-shade

Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.

Watering: Moderate

Flower color: Unusual color

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Very interesting looking plants. The flowers are green, star-shaped.

Dorstenia foetida need partial shade to full shade with warm temperatures and a well-drained soil mix. Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping.

Dorstenia foetida (Dorstenia) tan star-shaped flower with textured surface nestled among dark green pointed leaves.

Dorstenia foetida (Dorstenia) showing thick, warty stems topped with narrow, elongated, deep green foliage.

Dorstenia foetida (Dorstenia) with unique spiky green flowers and long leaves

Dorstenia foetida (Dorstenia) thick succulent stem with green leaves growing inside a dark pot.

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