Interesting caudiciform succulent from East Africa and Arabia with deciduous leaves and exotic extraterrestrial flowers. Variable. Often short-lived in cultivation; sensitive to excess water during rest periods. The flowers are flat greenish discs with long fingers around the edges. They make fascinating subjects for macro photography.

Depending on conditions, the growth of this plant is more or less seasonal, usually manifested by a big burst of leaves and new stem in summer, and the loss of most or all leaves in winter. In mild climates the plant does not require a winter rest. Like other Dorstenias, this species enjoys warmth. Do not overpot.

This is probably the most common species of Dorstenia in captivity. It owes that in part to its prolific behavior, especially a tendency to shoot seeds all around and then pop us as volunteers in other pots. It is self fertile but also able to hybridize with other Dorstenias; due to uncontrolled pollination and self-seeding, there may be some grey areas when trying to pin down IDs in this group.

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