Unpotting an Operculicarya pachypus

Pachycaul Trees By BotanicalCollectorAug 08, 2026

We unpot an outdoor-grown Operculicarya pachypus to reveal its impressive underground caudex and root system, with notes on soil, airflow, care, and taking cuttings.

Unpotting an Operculicarya pachypus photographs

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Repotted an Operculicarya pachypus. The underground caudex is seriously impressive!

Unpotted Operculicarya pachypus with its underground caudex and roots exposed

Close view of the underground caudex and roots of Operculicarya pachypus

As you can see, the soil mix is super basic—pretty much just mud. This works because we grow it outdoors with great airflow.

Hand beside the exposed Operculicarya pachypus caudex for scale

Actually, Operculicarya pachypus isn't too fussy about its environment and is super easy to care for！

Operculicarya pachypus lifted to show its branching caudex and fine roots

Detailed view of the thick underground caudex and spreading roots