Avonia quinaria ssp. quinaria Caudiciform Together they make a compact

Together they make a compact and make a spiral pattern

This species is included in M

Well grown plants in the ground can develop a caudex 2' diameter or larger

this is a rarely seen variety of this popular species

Petopentia natalensis An attractive caudiciform vine with glossy leaves that are purple underneath

Avonia quinaria ssp. quinaria Caudiciform Together they make a compactAvonia quinaria ssp. quinaria An unusual and attractive miniature caudiciform from South Africa. The base of the plant is light brown with peeling bark. On top are numerous silver blue to green stems with scale like leaves. At the ends of the stock are pink flowers that can be bigger than the young plants themselves! These flowers open in the late afternoon or evening. In time the plant can reach 2 3" in diameter (very old plants can be even bigger).