Caudex plant from the family "Malvaceae"; the leaves are shed before/in winter; overwinter at about 15C; water very little or not at all in winter. not at all; for a sunny location then from spring when it will sprout again; collector's plant; potted in self-mixed permeable organic substrate; repotting not desired until next year (2021); grown from seed; not over-fertilised therefore robust & healthy; slow-growing, originating from Central America (Mexico).