{"product_id":"dorstenia-gigas-live-plant-socotra-fig-tree-seed-grown-caudex","title":"Dorstenia gigas Live Plant – Socotra Fig Tree – Seed Grown Caudex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDorstenia 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seller shows the plant in a 3.5-inch pot, but identifies the exact supplied pot size as grower’s choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomer Notice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Photos of the shipping box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Photo of the shipping label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClaims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClaims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔹 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBULLET POINTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1 live \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDorstenia gigas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Socotra Fig plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare caudex-forming succulent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed-grown plant cultivated in the United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrower’s-choice specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShown in a 3.5-inch pot; supplied pot size may vary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun acclimation described by seller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-draining cactus or succulent soil recommended by seller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenhouse-grown seedlings and sun-acclimated specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural variation is expected with seed-grown plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for collectors of caudex and succulent plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧾 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMATERIALS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 live seed-grown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDorstenia gigas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plant. Pot size is grower’s choice; specimen is shown in a 3.5-inch pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📋 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eATTRIBUTES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Socotra Fig \/ Fig Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDorstenia gigas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caudex succulent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not provided by seller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not provided by seller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fast-draining cactus\/succulent soil with perlite or pumice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not provided by seller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not provided by seller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caudex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grower’s choice; shown in 3.5-inch pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seedling \/ larger seed-grown plant depending on grower’s selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caudex subshrub\/shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndoor\/Outdoor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not specifically provided by seller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. What USDA zones are suitable for Dorstenia gigas?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. How much sunlight does Dorstenia gigas need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seller describes larger plants as being grown outdoors in full sun in Southern California.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. How much water does Dorstenia gigas need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe seller does not provide a specific watering schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. What is the growth habit of Dorstenia gigas?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDorstenia gigas is a caudex-forming succulent with a subshrub or shrub growth form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Can Dorstenia gigas be grown in a container?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The seller displays the plant in a 3.5-inch pot and describes it as a cultivated greenhouse plant. 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