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    markinwestmich Active Member

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    Fockea species. Nice caudex on this one. Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. October 6, 2007
     

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    Fockea edulis

    This is one of my recent acquisitions, so I have little personal experience with it. It has a vining-type growth pattern, but this one is not a fast grower like some of my other vining plants (Ipomoea, etc.). Pruning will induce more branching. There is a milky sap, similar in appearance and consistency to some of the Euphorbia species. I am told that if you want this plant to get big, and they do, you must keep the caudex buried and in a relatively large container or raised bed. It is in a rich, organic and well-draining mix. It loves to bake in full sun, but keep the caudex protected, as it will burn.
     

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    Correct! edulis gets larger faster if put into large containers. The following photos show the growth over 5yrs starting in 2002, quarter for size reference. Seedling was purchased in a 3in pot, which I quickly stepped up to a 6in or 1 gal. 2004 it went into a 5gal pot, 2007 into a 10gal container. You can see I've pruned the roots to keep it short and fat.
     

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