One of my favorite miniature caudiciforms, this Somalian species originates from the coastal sand dunes just outside the capital city of Mogadishu. Discovered by western botanists in the 70s and never really revisited, this species may be lost forever. Mogadishu has been one of the most dangerous cities in the world for a few decades and the surrounding beaches are now heavily polluted. Curiously, this species disappeared from cultivation for many years until a misplaced envelope of seed was discovered in a drawer by a veteran Thai grower. It’s now making its way around the world, although still very slow to get to the US. Thankfully it’s self fertile so you can make your own babies!

The sale plant is a near perfect specimen. In bloom.

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Shipping & Returns: I typically ship one day per week, usually on Monday or Tuesday. Plants are all shipped USPS with tracking provided. If you buy multiple items, eBay should automatically combine shipping but let me know if that doesn’t work. I reserve the right to ship in pot with soil or bareroot at my discretion. I accept returns if you’re not satisfied with your order for any reason. Please contact me if there are problems and I will make sure we find a satisfactory resolution.

International customers: I do offer phytosanitary certificates and have a successful track record of exporting to multiple different countries. Since there is a considerable amount of time involved with procuring the correct documentation, I have a minimum order of $600 for exporting with a phytosanitary certificate. I can ship smaller amounts without a phyto, but the order will be entirely at your risk with no refunds under any circumstances. The cost for the certificate and service is $40 + shipping. I will only ship USPS Priority Express International (EMS) which usually ranges from $40-200 depending on the size of the parcel.

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About me: I have been working with various rare plant sellers for the past four years to bring their offerings online and have just started to expand my own nursery business. My specialties are caudiciforms, xeric trees, winter growing succulents, and rare cacti. I especially love miniatures. I regularly exchange material with the most prominent botanic gardens worldwide and recently assisted with the description of a new species. I have not only an extensive knowledge of these plants and their habitats, but also the global market for them. Nurseries and landscape architects regularly consult my advice for pricing plants, and I pride myself on always selling plants for a fair cost and never gouging. Most plants on offer can’t be found elsewhere at all, let alone for the same prices and grown with the same attention to detail.

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