Rare Dancing Plant (Codariocalyx motorius) • Telegraph Plant

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To da beat…

Description

• The Dancing Plant (*Codariocalyx motorius*) – also called the Telegraph Plant – is one of nature’s most extraordinary curiosities.
• This tropical Asian shrub is alive with movement: its small leaves literally dance in response to music, sound, warmth and light – a living showpiece for your collection.
• At night, just like the sensitive plant, its leaves gently fold inwards and rest – another magical feature to enjoy.
• Extremely rare in South Africa – this is a once-off release with only 1 live plant available!

Shipping

• This plant is fully established (13–15cm) and will be sent already potted to minimise root disturbance.
• Securely packed and protected for safe courier delivery – or collect in Centurion if you prefer.

Care

• Loves a sunny, sheltered spot or bright windowsill with 4–6 hours of morning sun.
• Keep the soil evenly moist (never bone-dry, never soggy) – water every other day in summer.
• Best grown in a free-draining mix of compost + potting soil with added perlite or silica sand.
• Tropical by nature: protect from frost in winter and watch it burst back into growth each spring.
• Feed monthly with a nitrogen-rich fertiliser for vigorous growth and more dancing leaves.