If you've always loved caudex plants but don't know where to start, I totally understand because I was once in the same position. Or maybe you're looking for a thoughtful gift for a friend who loves plants. Either way, the Caudex Starter Kit is a great place to begin.
Inside, you'll find everything you need to grow your first caudex. A beautiful pot, a bag of our specially mixed potting mix, and a healthy young plant that's been carefully selected for its high success rate. Just open the box, plant it, and enjoy the journey.
inside the Kit
① one caudex plant
Choose either Stephania suberosa or Stephania erecta. If you're new to caudex, we highly recommend Stephania suberosa as it sprouts and grows much faster than Stephania erecta.
② a handmade plant pot
③ a drainage mesh screen
④ kodek caudex potting mix
⑤ a plant care guide
⑥ a plant name tag
CARING TIPS
Origin
Namibia & Angola
Dry desert / dry shrubland habitat
Hot rocky slopes, often among grass
Life Cycle & Dormancy
Spring – Summer → active growth
Produces fresh fleshy green leaves & greenish yellow flowers
Autumn – Winter → dormant
May drop all leaves during the cold / dry season
Soil
Very fast draining mix
Mineral-heavy soil recommended
Pumice, lava rock, coarse sand & small gravel work well
Avoid water-retentive organic soil
Watering
Water deeply only when fully dry
Growing season → regular watering with good airflow
Dormancy → reduce watering heavily
Keep almost dry during winter
Light
Bright light to full sun
Strong light encourages compact growth
Best caudex color and peeling bark under intense sunlight
Temperature
Best: 24–32°C
Winter minimum: 10–12°C recommended
Keep warm, dry and well ventilated during cold periods
SHIPPING & RETURNS
All products are currently in stock. For live plants, we ship them bareroot (roots only, without soil and pot). This helps make the shipping process smoother, faster, and safer, while also greatly reducing the risk of root rot during transit.
Pots, soil mixes, and fertilizers will be packed carefully and shipped securely.
You can read the full shipping policy here.