Stephania Cepharantha Live Caudex Plant, Bare Root Lucky Turtle Plant, Collector Caudiciform Bulb Style Plant
Stephania Cepharantha Live Caudex Plant, Bare Root Lucky Turtle Plant, Collector Caudiciform Bulb Style Plant
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Back to buying optionsStephania Cepharantha Live Caudex Plant, Bare Root Lucky Turtle Plant, Collector Caudiciform Bulb Style Plant
Add an unusual caudiciform plant to your collection with this live Sinningia leucotricha, commonly known as Queen of the Cliff. This distinctive species develops a rounded to flattened tuberous caudex and is especially admired for its soft, silvery foliage covered in fine white hairs.
During active growth, Sinningia leucotricha produces fuzzy stems and leaves followed by attractive tubular flowers under favorable growing conditions. Its sculptural caudex and unusual foliage make it an excellent choice for collectors of rare plants, caudex plants, and unusual container specimens.
You will receive a bare-root tuber without active leaves. This is normal for a dormant plant. Once planted under suitable conditions and as its active growing season begins, new shoots and foliage can emerge from the tuber.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Sinningia leucotricha tuber
✔️ Shipped bare root
✔️ May arrive dormant without leaves
✔️ Distinctive tuberous caudex
✔️ Fuzzy silver-white foliage during active growth
✔️ Rare collector-friendly flowering plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Queen of the Cliff
Botanical Name: Sinningia leucotricha
Plant Type: Tuberous / caudiciform flowering perennial
Growth Stage: Bare-root tuber / dormant plant
Sun Requirements: Bright filtered or indirect light; protect from intense direct sunlight
Soil: Loose, porous, fast-draining growing mix
Watering: Moderate during active growth; greatly reduce or stop watering during full dormancy
Mature Height: Approximately 8–12 inches above the caudex during active growth
Growth Rate: Moderate during the active growing season
USDA Zones: Best grown as a protected container plant; protect from frost and freezing temperatures
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant the bare-root tuber in a loose, fast-draining growing mix and avoid burying the entire caudex deeply. Keep it in bright, filtered light rather than intense direct sun. Once active growth appears, water carefully while allowing good drainage. As the plant enters dormancy, foliage may naturally yellow, brown, and die back. Remove fully dried foliage and substantially reduce watering until new growth begins. Avoid keeping a dormant tuber continuously wet, as excess moisture can encourage rot.
