Gerrardanthus lobatus (Blob Plant)

Gerrardanthus lobatus, Blob Plant

Botanical name: Gerrardanthus lobatus

Common name: Blob Plant

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Origin: Southern Africa

Plant with caudexVine or creeper plantFull sunModerate waterRegular waterYellow, orange flowersDeciduous plant

Gerrardanthus lobatus is a perennial herbaceous climber relative of the cucumber with 6 m long stems expanded at base into an enormous semi-subterranean water storing rootstock (caudex). It is growing in a rich and well drained soil with some to lots of water and some to lots of sun. It should be watered regularly in Summer and kept drier in Winter.


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