{"product_id":"gerrardanthus-macrorhizus-stephania-erecta-look-alike-caudex-bare-root","title":"Gerrardanthus macrorhizus | Stephania Erecta Look-Alike 4-6cm | Rare Caudex Plant | Bare Root","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eGerrardanthus macrorhizus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e is a fascinating caudiciform plant admired for its large textured caudex and elegant climbing vines. Although often mistaken for \u003cb\u003eStephania Erecta\u003c\/b\u003e, it is a completely different species with its own unique character and growth habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIts beautifully patterned swollen caudex stores water, while fresh green heart-shaped leaves emerge during the growing season, creating an eye-catching bonsai-like appearance. As the plant matures, the caudex becomes increasingly sculptural, making it a favourite among collectors of unusual plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThis plant is shipped \u003cb\u003ebare root\u003c\/b\u003e to ensure safer transportation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e✨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e• Rare caudex collector plant\u003cbr\u003e• Frequently compared with Stephania Erecta\u003cbr\u003e• Beautiful textured swollen caudex\u003cbr\u003e• Produces attractive climbing vines with heart-shaped leaves\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent conversation piece for plant collectors\u003cbr\u003e• Slow-growing and long-lived specimen\u003cbr\u003e• Every caudex develops a unique natural shape\u003cbr\u003e• Bare root shipped for safe delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e📏\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePlant Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Gerrardanthus macrorhizus (4-6cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCommon Comparison:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Stephania Erecta Look-Alike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Caudex Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Cucurbitaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Bare root (pot and soil not included)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Yes. During dormancy the vines and leaves naturally die back, leaving only the caudex. New growth will emerge again during the next growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Plant Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e• Place in bright indirect light or gentle morning sunlight.\u003cbr\u003e• Water sparingly while actively growing.\u003cbr\u003e• Allow the soil to dry between waterings.\u003cbr\u003e• During dormancy, reduce watering significantly until new shoots appear.\u003cbr\u003e• Use a very well-draining cactus or caudex soil mix.\u003cbr\u003e• Protect from frost and prolonged cold temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e📦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Shipping Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eTo ensure the safest possible transport, this plant is shipped \u003cb\u003ebare root\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe decorative pot shown in the photographs is for display purposes only and is \u003cb\u003enot included\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePlease plant the caudex in a free-draining soil mix after arrival and avoid watering immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e📝\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Please Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e• Gerrardanthus macrorhizus naturally enters a dormant period and may arrive without leaves or vines depending on the season. This is completely normal and the plant will produce new growth when conditions are suitable.\u003cbr\u003e• Every caudex has a unique size, texture and shape.\u003cbr\u003e• Natural markings, corking and minor imperfections are part of the plant's character.\u003cbr\u003e• Photos are representative examples of our stock.\u003cbr\u003e• Measurements are approximate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery Timescales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe dispatch all orders using a fully tracked express UK delivery service, utilizing a selection of trusted couriers, including Royal Mail, Evri, and DPD. Orders are typically processed and shipped within 1-3 working days (Monday-Thursday), with over 90% dispatched within 2 working days. Whenever possible, items are sent on a 1-2 day delivery service for swift arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery Charges \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur delivery charges are based on order value, we do not impose a minimum order value. 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