Xerosicyos pubescens rare As the plant matures

As the plant matures

resembling the writhing snakes of Medusa's hair

Central America

This crassula grows fast up to a height of 25cm when in full bloom

Propagation of the Madagascar Jasmine can be done through stem cuttings

Xerosicyos pubescens rare As the plant maturesIntroducing the Xerosicyos pubescens, which is also known as Zygosicyos pubescens. Native to Madagascar, this unusual succulent is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. The genus name comes from the Greek words xeros (dry) and sicyos (cucumber). The tiny hairs on the leaves are given their species name. The Xerosicyos pubescens is a dioecious perennial caudiciform plant with a large caudex from which creeper deciduous vines with tendrils emerge. The