# Stephania Erecta

## **Stephania Erecta**

**[Stephania erecta](https://seedlingsindia.in/products/stephania-erecta?_pos=1&_psq=Stephania+Erecta&_ss=e&_v=1.0)** is a highly popular caudiciform plant native to **Thailand and Southeast Asia**, prized for its large, potato-like caudex and delicate climbing vines. It is one of the most sought-after ornamental caudex plants due to its minimalistic beauty and dramatic seasonal growth cycle.

### Key Features: [Stephania Erecta](https://seedlingsindia.com/stephania-erecta/)

-   **Growth Type:** Deciduous caudiciform vine
-   **Caudex:** Large, round to dome-shaped underground or partially exposed storage organ
-   **Vines:** Slender climbing stems that emerge seasonally from the caudex
-   **Leaves:** Perfectly round, shield-like (peltate) leaves with smooth edges and radiating veins
-   **Flowers:** Tiny, yellowish-green flowers (rare in cultivation)
-   **Size:** Caudex can reach **10–25 cm (4–10 inches)** or more with age

### Caudex Pattern

The most ornamental feature is its **smooth, woody caudex**, which develops slowly over years. In cultivation:

-   Young plants show a round, smooth “stone-like” base
-   Mature plants develop a thicker, more textured caudex
-   Often grown partially exposed for aesthetic appeal

### Growing Conditions

**Light:**  
Prefers **bright indirect light to partial sun**. Too much harsh afternoon sun can scorch leaves.

**Soil:**  
Requires a **very well-draining mix**, such as:

-   50% cactus/succulent soil
-   25% perlite or pumice
-   25% coarse sand

**Watering:**

-   Water only when soil is dry during active growth
-   Reduce watering significantly during dormancy (leafless period)
-   Overwatering is the most common cause of rot

**Temperature:**

-   Ideal range: **20–35°C**
-   Must be protected from temperatures below **12°C**

### Growth Cycle

-   **Spring:** Caudex sprouts vines and leaves
-   **Summer:** Active growth with lush round foliage
-   **Autumn:** Growth slows
-   **Winter:** Fully dormant, leaves die back completely

### Care Tips

-   Use a **shallow clay pot** to highlight the caudex
-   Provide a small **trellis or support** for vines
-   Avoid disturbing the caudex during repotting
-   Fertilize lightly during the growing season

### Propagation

-   **Seeds:** Primary method, but slow germination
-   **Caudex division:** Rare and not commonly practiced

### Uses

-   Collector’s caudiciform specimen
-   Bonsai-style ornamental plant
-   Minimalist indoor décor plant
-   Highly popular for modern plant styling and photography

## Details

- **Price:** 799.0 INR
- **Vendor:** Seedlings India
- **Type:** Caudiciforms
- **Tags:** caudex, collector, potato-plant, rare, stephania

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 799.00 INR | In stock |

## Images

- Stephania Erecta
- Stephania Erecta
- Stephania Erecta
- Rare succulent with round leaves and caudex, potted in terracotta, ideal for collectors

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> Updated: 2026-06-30