Fockea Species

Fockeaedulis

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Fockea (FOK-ee-uh)
Species
edulis (ED-yew-liss)
Synonym
Brachystelma macrorrhizum
Fockea cylindrica
Fockea glabra
Pergularia edulis
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Plant is viviparous
From bulbils
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Scottsdale, Arizona

Belmont, California

Clayton, California

Corona, California

Hayward, California

Lake Nacimiento, California

PASO ROBLES, California

Reseda, California

San Diego, California(3 reports)

Santa Barbara, California

Simi Valley, California

Valley Center, California

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Venice, Florida

Bridgewater, New Jersey

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Paso Robles, CA | August 2012 | neutral

Fockea edulis is a new plant for me. Growing vigorously in a pot container in a west facing window. Has climbed and entangled with a Cyst...Read More

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Hayward, CA | August 2007 | positive

This might be the best of the common caudiciforms for California..easiest to grow and hardy. A true 9b (25F) plant. They only require sun...Read More

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | positive

Great caudicform plant with interesting fat, twisted roots... easy to rot out if you're not careful, but I have seen some grown outdoors ...Read More

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