Caudex The thorns of the fouquieria macdougalii develop from the petioles of it’s long form leaves. After it sheds it’s leaves for dormancy, the petioles remain and act as defensive thorns. Check the peeling bark and green skin at it’s swollen base. August 6, 2026
Caudex Pachypodium decaryi seedlings finally starting to bulk up, 1 year after repotting August 5, 2026
