Stephania cepharantha – Live Bare Root Bulb Plant | Lucky Turtle Plant | Caudex Houseplant | Rare Collector Plant | Easy to Grow

Add a unique conversation piece to your plant collection with this Stephania cepharantha, often called the Lucky Turtle Plant for its distinctive turtle shell-like caudex. This listing includes one live bare-root bulb (caudex), ready to be planted and grown into a beautiful climbing vine with attractive round foliage. A favorite among rare plant collectors, Stephania is perfect for indoor displays, bonsai-style arrangements, and decorative containers. During dormancy, the plant is shipped without leaves, and new growth will emerge when growing conditions become favorable. You will receive a healthy bare-root bulb similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Stephania cepharantha bulb (caudex)
✔️ Healthy bare-root plant
✔️ Dormant plant with no leaves (seasonal)
✔️ Ready for planting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Lucky Turtle Plant
Botanical Name: Stephania cepharantha
Plant Type: Tuberous climbing perennial
Growth Stage: Bare-root bulb (caudex)
Sun Requirements: Bright, indirect light
Soil: Loose, fast-draining cactus or succulent mix
Watering: Water lightly after growth begins; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Keep dry during dormancy.
Mature Height: Vines may reach 3–6 feet with support
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 10–11 (grow indoors in cooler climates)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant the caudex with the upper portion exposed above the soil line in a well-draining mix. Place it in bright, indirect light and wait for new shoots before watering regularly. During dormancy, when leaves naturally yellow and fall, reduce watering and allow the plant to rest until new growth appears.