Alice’s note: This story first appeared in my blog Cactus are Cool on January 30, 2025. Caudiciforms are really unusual plants that aren’t often seen in most nurseries and big box stores, other than ...

- South African shrub having a swollen succulent stem and bearing showy pink and white flowers after the leaves fall; popular as an ornamental in tropics ...

With its swollen stem and beautiful vibrant flowers, it’s no wonder the exotic desert rose plant is a backyard favourite for keen Aussie gardeners. However, behind the succulent’s alluring exterior is ...