Commiphora monstruosa seeds grow into one of the most spectacularly caudiciform members of the genus — a remarkable succulent shrub endemic to the desert and dry shrubland biome of Madagascar, named for its 'monstrous' (extraordinary) growth form. This Malagasy Commiphora develops a massively swollen, grossly deformed-looking succulent trunk or stem base of exceptional girth and sculptural presence, representing one of the most extreme caudiciform developments in the entire family Burseraceae. The peeling bark reveals colourful underlayers in the characteristic manner of the genus, and the plant is fully deciduous in the dry season.Commiphora monstruosa is one of the most sought-after and dramatic of all Malagasy caudiciform plants. It demands the extreme conditions of its spiny desert habitat — full sun, very sharp drainage, minimal watering, and a warm dry rest — and rewards patience with one of the most extraordinarily sculptural specimens in any collection. Massively swollen, grotesquely sculptural stem base — the most extreme caudiciform form in the genus Peeling aromatic bark revealing colourful underlayers; fully deciduous Madagascar — desert and dry shrubland biome; endemic Full sun, very sharp drainage; minimal watering; warm dry rest One of the most sought-after Malagasy caudiciform plants for collectors Growing Commiphora monstruosa from seed is a long-term commitment rewarded with one of the most extraordinary caudiciform specimens on earth — the ultimate collector's Burseraceae from the legendary spiny desert of Madagascar. IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
