Plant Profile: Dorstenia bahiensis – a native to eastern Brazil rainforests. This is a THIRSTY plant in the Ficus family (Moraceae) with really nice shiny leaves and a very peculiar flower.
Care tips: I water mine about 2x a week, and it receives a decent amount of bright indirect sun in a south-facing window but it would still be happy with less light. The soil is a mix of organic and drainage materials (about 70%/40%). I give it a diluted and balanced houseplant fertilizer every other month or so, but should probably feed it monthly.
Link to research on Dorstenia bahiensis vs. Dorstenia elata
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