{"product_id":"tylecodon-wallichii-last-one","title":"Tylecodon wallichii (Last one!)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTylecodon wallichii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWallich’s Tylecodon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYou will receive this exact specimen.\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e13\" tall above the soil line × 9\" wide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eShowcased here in \u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Pottery – Desert Basket Form No. 23\u003c\/strong\u003e (sold separately).\u003cbr\u003eRoots as shown.\u003cbr\u003eWill be shipped bare root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🌵\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTylecodon wallichii\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a distinctive caudiciform succulent native to the \u003cstrong\u003earid and semi-arid regions of southern Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, occurring primarily in \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa and Namibia\u003c\/strong\u003e. A member of the Crassulaceae, it develops thickened, water-storing stems and branches adapted to surviving long periods of heat and drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLike many \u003cem\u003eTylecodon\u003c\/em\u003e, this species follows a \u003cstrong\u003ewinter-growing, summer-dormant cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e. With the arrival of cooler weather, new leaves emerge from the ends of the branches and remain through the active growing season. As temperatures rise and conditions become drier, the foliage is shed, revealing the sculptural framework beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis exact specimen has developed the wonderful character that makes mature \u003cem\u003eTylecodon wallichii\u003c\/em\u003e so appealing. At approximately \u003cstrong\u003e13 inches tall and 9 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is already an established, architectural plant with a substantial woody structure and an irregular branching habit. Rather than the uniform symmetry of many succulents, \u003cem\u003eT. wallichii\u003c\/em\u003e develops slowly into something resembling a \u003cstrong\u003eminiature tree shaped by an unforgiving landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts seasonal transformation is part of the attraction. In active growth it is a leafy succulent; during dormancy, the exposed stems and branching structure become the show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide very bright light to full sun. Strong light encourages compact growth and maintains the characteristic sturdy form. Plants moving from protected conditions should be acclimated gradually to intense direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTylecodon wallichii\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily a \u003cstrong\u003ewinter grower\u003c\/strong\u003e. Water during the cool active-growing season, allowing the soil to dry substantially between waterings. As the plant begins shedding its leaves and entering summer dormancy, reduce watering dramatically. Keep nearly dry during hot dormant conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🪨 \u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires an exceptionally fast-draining succulent mix with a high proportion of mineral material. Pumice, lava rock, coarse grit and similar inorganic components are ideal for maintaining excellent drainage and root aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best grown with mild to warm days and cooler conditions during its winter growth period. Protect from hard frost and prolonged freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e💨 \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers dry conditions and excellent air circulation. Avoid prolonged combinations of cool temperatures, high humidity and wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e A slow-growing, branching succulent that gradually develops a thickened woody framework. Leaves appear during the cooler growing season and are normally shed as the plant enters its warm-season dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not interpret summer leaf loss as a plant in distress. \u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal dormancy is a normal part of the life cycle of \u003cem\u003eTylecodon wallichii\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e The greatest cultivation risk is continuing to water heavily after the plant has entered dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished specimen approximately \u003cstrong\u003e13\" tall × 9\" wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully developed, architectural branching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFascinating \u003cstrong\u003ewinter-growing, summer-dormant\u003c\/strong\u003e life cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatically different appearance between growing and dormant seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-growing species that becomes increasingly sculptural with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent example of southern Africa’s drought-adapted succulent flora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablished rooted specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will receive \u003cstrong\u003ethis exact plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is something wonderfully counterintuitive about \u003cem\u003eTylecodon wallichii\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen much of the succulent collection is waking up for summer, this plant is preparing to shut down. And when cooler weather arrives and many warm-season plants begin slowing, \u003cem\u003eT. wallichii\u003c\/em\u003e comes back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat reversal is an adaptation to its native environment. Growth is timed to take advantage of the cooler portion of the year, while the plant retreats into dormancy during the hotter, drier summer period. The leaves are temporary equipment: useful when conditions favor growth, expendable when conserving moisture becomes more important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat remains when those leaves disappear is perhaps the most interesting part of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOver many growing seasons, the persistent stems thicken, branch and weather. The plant gradually exchanges the appearance of a conventional leafy succulent for something much more architectural — a miniature woody structure whose age is written into every fork and irregularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is why established \u003cem\u003eTylecodon\u003c\/em\u003e specimens have a presence that young plants simply cannot imitate. \u003cstrong\u003eTime is part of the plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The branching cannot be hurried, and the character cannot be manufactured in a single growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e13 inches tall and 9 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, this specimen is already displaying that transition beautifully. It has enough established structure to read as a mature architectural plant while retaining the ability to change dramatically with each seasonal cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd that may be the best thing about growing \u003cem\u003eTylecodon wallichii\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003ethe plant you put on the bench in January is not quite the same plant you will be looking at in July.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50794126704879,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5014\/5519\/files\/Tylecodonwallichii_Lastone_-RareSucculent0917261d.jpg?v=1789676551","url":"https:\/\/shangrihacactusranch.com\/products\/tylecodon-wallichii-last-one","provider":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}