Chris, where did you get your seed. It does look like it gets a huge caudex from the references below.

Howard

http://www.bihrmann.com/caudiciforms/subs/ked-afr-sub.asp

http://www.bihrmann.com/caudiciforms/subs/ked-afs-sub.asp

Howard,

An acquaintance gave me the seed. I did do some online research, as this is not a common plant, also known as Baboon's Cucumber. Some plants had mighty fine caudexes, or is it caudices? I am hoping for some nice ones on these seedlings.

Christopher

Did you provide the seed with any special treatment? I have some seed it plan on sowing soon.

Mark

I did not treat these at all, germination within a week. Just kept it warm and covered with plastic until germination.

Christopher

Here is a photo of what a mature specimen listed, from the site Howard listed...

Christopher

Thanks for the info Christopher! I hope to get those started soon.

I hope I can get a plant as big as that one!

Mark

Update...Growing taller...

Christopher

Update...These babies are starting to put out tiny tendrils...

Christopher

This post was edited by kaktuskris on Sat, Feb 15, 14 at 15:21

Beautiful!!

Great job, Christopher !!!

Laura

Thank you, my friend...These are new to me, not very common, saw some photos of gorgeous caudices on these babies...

All the best.

Christopher

Oh wow! They grow fast! My seedlings just sprouted a few days ago. I also have some Kedrostis leloja seedlings coming up.

Mark

Excellent job Chris.....I know theyw ill turn out great for you one day...Just time and patience along with your good care!

Keeping my fingers crossed for an early spring!

Mike

Thanks, looking forward to see how the caudex develops on thess.

Christopher

Here are my seedlings.. I finally uploaded the pic. I am starting to expose them to air. I hope to get some good growth this year.

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Mark

Nice! I have a few seeds that I'll sow soon, and I'll update on this thread.