# Thai Caudex – Stephania Erecta (The Most Instagram-Famous Caudiciform)

No plant has taken collector Instagram by storm quite like the Stephania Erecta. Native to Thailand, its perfectly spherical caudex sits like a smooth stone sculpture, sending up delicate stems topped with circular, umbrella-like leaves. Deciduous and dramatic — it goes dormant, then re-emerges each season with fresh growth that never gets old. Compact enough for a desk or shelf. Rare enough to impress any collector who sees it.

**Key Features:**

-   Perfectly spherical caudex creates stunning focal point
-   Unique umbrella-like circular leaves
-   Extremely rare and highly sought-after
-   Compact size perfect for desks and shelves
-   Deciduous nature adds seasonal interest
-   Easy to care for once established

## Details

- **Price:** 899.0 INR
- **Vendor:** Seedlings India
- **Type:** Plants
- **Tags:** caudex, caudex plant, caudiciform, collector plants, drought tolerant, flowering plants, indoor plants, rare plants, succulent, unique plants

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 899.00 INR | In stock |

## Images

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- Rare succulent plant with round leaves in terracotta pot, ideal for collectors
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- Rare succulent seedling with textured, cracked surface held in hand
- Rare succulent plant with round green leaves and bulbous base in black pot, ideal for collectors.
- Rare succulent with round leaves and caudex, potted in terracotta, ideal for collectors
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> Updated: 2026-07-08