Stephania cepharantha “Lucky Turtle” Bulb – Rare Caudex
$17.58 – $38.50
Stephania cepharantha, the Lucky Turtle, is a rare caudex succulent with an easygoing nature and a look all its own. Uncommon in most collections, its bulb and climbing vine make a distinctive accent on a shelf or table.
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Stephania cepharantha is a different species from the familiar S. erecta: faster growing, more vigorously vining, with broader heart-shaped leaves and a caudex that swells quickly into a rounded, turtle-like dome. In Asia it is grown as a lucky plant.
Why grow Stephania cepharantha “Lucky Turtle” Bulb
Because cepharantha grows faster than erecta, it is the better choice if you want visible progress rather than a plant that appears to do nothing for months. It also tolerates a little more water and a little less light, which makes it more forgiving in a normal room.
How to plant and care for it
Gritty mix, caudex half to two-thirds exposed, in a pot with drainage. Bright indirect light; it will take more shade than erecta but flowers and colours better with good light. Water when the top of the mix is dry. It climbs readily — give it a small trellis or a cane. Cut back when it yellows and rest it drier, but cepharantha often keeps some foliage through winter.
Quick facts
| Botanical name | Stephania cepharantha |
| Common name | Lucky turtle plant |
| Growth rate | Faster than S. erecta |
| Foliage | Broad, heart-shaped |
| Light | Bright, indirect |
| Water | When top of mix is dry |
| Soil | Gritty, free-draining |
| Hardiness | Above 10 °C |
| Growth habit | Vigorous climber |
| Best for | Beginners wanting faster growth |
| Number of Products | 1Bulbs, 2Bulbs, 3Bulbs |
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