S. pierrei is a caudiciform plant native to South Asia. It has a woody caudex with a globose shape that performs the important function of water supply reserve, necessary to withstand even prolonged periods of drought. Its leaves grow at the apex of long stems which come out from the caudex; they are green with a circular shape and have well evident veins of a lighter green color. This wonderful plant is suitable to decorate any type of environment thanks to its particular appearance.