Boophane disticha Crassulaceae This is the only species

This is the only species of Stapeliad that produces persistent leaves

An unusual looking species with elongated leaves that are fat and round in cross section

At the ends of the stock are pink flowers that can be bigger than the young plants themselves

Leaves are fleshy

A mature caudex can reach 2' tall by 1' wide as a pot grown plant

Boophane disticha Crassulaceae This is the only speciesBoophane disticha An attractive succulent bulb from South Africa long wavy blue green leaves. The are smooth. The stronger the light the more wavy the leaves will be. The bulb will eventually become huge. It is said to be the largest bulb of any plant and can be a foot or more in diameter when mature! Flowers are white to pink and produced in the late summer or early fall. Easy to grow. It is a winter grower, which means it will grow from fall to