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Whitesloanea crassa

Also Known As

  • Caralluma crassa
  • Drakebrockmania crassa

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1"-5"
  • W: 4"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Whitesloanea crassa plant details

Whitesloanea crassa is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer chocolate and cream flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Whitesloanea crassa

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN wide, 1 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: chocolate and cream blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rare, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Whitesloanea crassa

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rare caudiciform stapeliad; dry and warm in winter.

Gardening facts about Whitesloanea crassa plant

How to Grow Whitesloanea crassa

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • chocolate
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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