Baboon's Cucumber (Kedrostis Africana) is a perennial succulent in the Cucurbitaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Kedrostis africana is a caudiciform succulent plant native to Namibia and South Africa, known for its swollen tuberous base and climbing or creeping herbaceous vines.
Baboon's Cucumber
Kedrostis Africana
Kedrostis africana is a caudiciform succulent plant native to Namibia and South Africa, known for its swollen tuberous base and climbing or creeping herbaceous vines.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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