Begonia masoniana ‘Tricolor’ ffcoll-fenestrated-split-leaves Alluaudia procera grows as a

Alluaudia procera grows as a tall succulent shrub or narrow tree with upright grey stems lined by paired leaves and sharp conical spines

Water thoroughly when the upper part of the mix has dried

The species epithet “ushanum” honors an unknown namesake (possibly a locality or collector) but was formally described by botanists Croat and Moonen in the early 2000s

known for its vast variety of climbing and self-heading species

Pests: young shoots may attract thrips or aphids

Begonia masoniana ‘Tricolor’ ffcoll-fenestrated-split-leaves Alluaudia procera grows as aBegonia masoniana Tricolor Cream and green variegation surrounds the brown Iron Cross on Begonia masoniana Tricolor. The amount of each colour changes naturally from leaf to leaf: some blades have broad pale sectors, and others retain much larger areas of green.