A necessary plant for those that collect caudiciforms (swollen trunks), or uncommon succulents. It is slow growing and thick stemmed with a smooth trunk that becomes swollen and somewhat contorted with age. Known for its carmine-rose flowers and unique trunk. Our plants are 4 1/2"- 5 1/2" in height and are nearly 2 years old. The caudex width is approximately 1" - 1 1/2". Shipped bare rooted. We ship them by priority mail - 1 lb or less cost is usually $$5.65.. NOTE: Our plants are not in flower and are without leavesThe photo represents older more developed plant with numerous stems. Plant in well draining soil mixture. Provide constant warmth and bright light. Water when soil is quite dry. Do not keep wet = water sparingly as a cactus. NOT FOR EXPORT.