Description:
Mestoklema tuberosum, a shrubby plant related to the ice plant, is native to Namibia and the northern Cape of South Africa. It typically grows as a potted plant, reaching heights of 18 to 24 inches. The plant features a twisted caudex with smooth reddish bark and blooms small yellow-orange flowers from spring to summer. It thrives in bright shade or full sun and can withstand temperatures as low as the low 20s Fahrenheit. The plant is particularly eye-catching when its tuberous roots are exposed.
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- [1] Donkey Fig - Mestoklema tuberosum: Planet Desert. Visit Source
- [2] Donkey Fig - Mestoklema tuberosum: Planet Desert. Visit Source
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Last Updated August 18, 2025
| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
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| Planet Desert | Donkey Fig - Mestoklema tuberosum ( 4" Pot) |
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$22.79 |