Chukrasia tabularis ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Date: 01/03/2006 Some plants have a day/night rhythm and Chukrasia tabularis ‘Sleeping Beauty’ is one of these. Each evening the small tree folds up its leaves and goes to sleep and then, next morning it awakes and the leaves are unfurled once more. It’s a plant that makes an interesting conversation piece. Another point worth mentioning is Chukrasia’s stamina. The plant uses its thickened stem to store reserves of water against periods of drought, which means that forgetting to water it occasionally will not automatically cause problems. As a consequence of the plant’s short growing season in its natural habitat, any cut or broken branches will soon grow back. Not only that, but ‘Sleeping Beauty’ becomes more attractive the more it is pruned.  The plant needs a well-lit spot avoiding direct sunlight. The soil should be kept moderately moist but never wet. Once monthly feeding will ensure that the plant lasts for years. Chukrasia tabularis ‘Sleeping Beauty’ (vbn code 24978) is available in 15, 20, 30 or 40 cm pots and has a height of 15 to max. 50 cm.