Xerosicyos pubescens purple-red This clumping cactus forms extensive

This clumping cactus forms extensive colonies up to 15 (or more) cm in diameter

Spring: When winter ends and they begin to grow again

making it a true showstopper in any garden

grey-green leaves and eye-catching white flowers

making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping or low-water gardens

Xerosicyos pubescens purple-red This clumping cactus forms extensiveIntroducing the Xerosicyos pubescens, which is also known as Zygosicyos pubescens. Native to Madagascar, this unusual succulent is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. The genus name comes from the Greek words xeros (dry) and sicyos (cucumber). The tiny hairs on the leaves are given their species name. The Xerosicyos pubescens is a dioecious perennial caudiciform plant with a large caudex from which creeper deciduous vines with tendrils emerge. The