Dorstenia psilurus (Dorstenia)

Dorstenia psilurus (Dorstenia) with green jagged leaves and unique long thin plant stems close up.
Dorstenia psilurus (Dorstenia) with jagged green leaves and thin stems.

Botanical name: Dorstenia psilurus

Common name: Dorstenia

Family: Moraceae

Origin: Tropical Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant with caudexPlant form: Small; plant with caudex
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Similar plants: Dorstenia psilurus (Dorstenia)


Dorstenia psilurus (Dorstenia) with deep green leaves and narrow spike-like green flower close up
Dorstenia psilurus (Dorstenia) with long, narrow green leaves and unique slender spike-like flower structures.


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