How to Grow and Care for Uncarina

The fruit of mouse trap tree is very sticky and quite difficult to remove once attached. It's believed that these properties are responsible for the plant's common name. This succulent tree is native to Madagascar, and it goes dormant during the winter.

Introduced to gardeners in 1996, uncarina roeoesliana gets its name from a Swiss botany lover. It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical gardens and is easily identifiable from most other species in the genus. Along with its shorter growth habit, it also produces flowers after germination.

Uncarina stellulifera is a striking succulent shrub from Madagascar, characterized by its thick, spiny stems and large, vibrant yellow flowers. Its velvety, heart-shaped leaves and distinctive, barbed fruit capsules reflect a survival strategy adapted to arid environments, luring pollinators and deterring herbivores. This plant thrives in well-drained soils, basking in full sunlight, which fuels its spectacular summer bloom.