Fockea crispa

Twisty, thick, and full of secrets — Fockea crispa is a caudiciform succulent with a bulbous base (called a caudex) that looks like a desert bonsai trunk. Its curly, vine-like stems creep and sprawl in every direction, making it look like a wild creature reaching out from its pot.

Native to southern Africa, this plant thrives in bright light and dry soil. It’s slow-growing and thrives on patience. Water sparingly, train the vines if you want, or just let them go feral — either way, it’s a living sculpture that never looks the same twice.

🪴 Bigfoot’s Tip: Don’t bury the caudex! Let that gnarly base breathe above the soil — it’s the star of the show.

Light: Bright, indirect to direct sunlight

Water: Allow soil to dry fully between waterings

Care Level: Moderate

Pet Safe?: Unknown (likely mildly toxic)

Plant Family: Apocynaceae