Dorstenia gigas Live Plant – Socotra Fig Tree – Seed Grown Caudex

Dorstenia gigas, commonly called Socotra Fig, is a rare caudex-forming succulent native to Socotra. This seed-grown plant is cultivated in the United States and is supplied as a grower’s-choice specimen shown in a 3.5-inch pot.

The plant is suited to bright, sunny conditions and fast-draining succulent soil. The seller describes greenhouse-grown seedlings and larger plants acclimated to full sun in Southern California. Natural variation in caudex shape, roots, branching, and foliage should be expected among seed-grown plants.

Pot Information:
The seller shows the plant in a 3.5-inch pot, but identifies the exact supplied pot size as grower’s choice.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Dorstenia gigas Socotra Fig plant
• Rare caudex-forming succulent
• Seed-grown plant cultivated in the United States
• Grower’s-choice specimen
• Shown in a 3.5-inch pot; supplied pot size may vary
• Full sun acclimation described by seller
• Fast-draining cactus or succulent soil recommended by seller
• Greenhouse-grown seedlings and sun-acclimated specimens
• Natural variation is expected with seed-grown plants
• Suitable for collectors of caudex and succulent plants

🧾 MATERIALS:
1 live seed-grown Dorstenia gigas plant. Pot size is grower’s choice; specimen is shown in a 3.5-inch pot.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Socotra Fig / Fig Tree
Scientific Name: Dorstenia gigas
Plant Type: Caudex succulent
Life Cycle: Not provided by seller
Flower/Fruit Color: Not provided by seller
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Fast-draining cactus/succulent soil with perlite or pumice
Water: Not provided by seller
USDA Zone: Not provided by seller
Plant Form: Caudex
Quantity: 1 plant
Pot Size: Grower’s choice; shown in 3.5-inch pot
Growth Stage: Seedling / larger seed-grown plant depending on grower’s selection
Growth Habit: Caudex subshrub/shrub
Indoor/Outdoor: Not specifically provided by seller

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Dorstenia gigas?
The seller does not provide a USDA hardiness zone. The plant is described as a succulent from Socotra and is grown in greenhouse and warm outdoor conditions.

2. How much sunlight does Dorstenia gigas need?
The seller describes larger plants as being grown outdoors in full sun in Southern California.

3. How much water does Dorstenia gigas need?
The seller does not provide a specific watering schedule.

4. What is the growth habit of Dorstenia gigas?
Dorstenia gigas is a caudex-forming succulent with a subshrub or shrub growth form.

5. Can Dorstenia gigas be grown in a container?
Yes. The seller displays the plant in a 3.5-inch pot and describes it as a cultivated greenhouse plant. The supplied pot is grower’s choice.