Edithcolea grandis

Also Known As

Persian Carpet Flower

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 3"-12"

planting zones

10b-11

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Edithcolea grandis plant details

Edithcolea grandis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with bronze and green foliage. In summer burgundy, chocolate and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Edithcolea grandis

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy, chocolate and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Edithcolea grandis

USDA Zones: 10b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The only type in its genus (monotypic genus) although there are several variations and type localities. Also known as the Persian Carpet Flower for its intricate and ornate, relatively large flowers. Native to Socotra, the Arabian Peninsula and West Africa. Teeth-like spines up and down each branch; grows like a stapeliad, rambling across the ground. Protect from full, summer sun in the South but give it plenty of light to bloom. Rots easily in cool temperatures, especially if kept wet.

By: Paradise Found Nursery

A flower that speaks of the immense possibilities in nature, this member of the Milkweed family brings to the gardener floral splendor beyond compare. Like a kaleidoscope, the exotic blooms are held in patterns of perfect symmetry. Modest in growth, it's easily maintained in a pot on a windowsill. During the summer, flowers form on the tips of the bristly trailing stems. A low-maintenance plant for any bright window, this arid land succulent tolerates extremes in dryness.