Cissus tuberosus Cactus The bulb will eventually become

The bulb will eventually become huge

Flowers are purple-pink

There was an infestation over a year ago that has long since been eradicated but it is very difficult to clear off the residue without breaking the spines

Keep it pretty dry until it starts growing again

Mature plants are globe shaped with short stout spines

Cissus tuberosus Cactus The bulb will eventually becomeCissus tuberosus Family: Vitaceae. This grape relative is an interesting caudiciform with long stiff stems with fat bases that get fatter over time. The plant grows as a vine and the caudex will get several inches thick in time. A mature plant can be raised to show off the woody roots too. Easy to grow. Likes a fair amount of water during the summer (try not to let the pot dry out, but don't keep it wet either as it is a succulent). In the winter it