Photo of Caralluma retrospiciens foliage by Kara Nursery

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Caralluma retrospiciens

Also Known As

  • Caralluma acutangula

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Caralluma retrospiciens plant details

Caralluma retrospiciens is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chartreuse foliage. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Caralluma retrospiciens

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse
Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 6 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Caralluma retrospiciens

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

If you do a Google search on "Caralluma" you get a whole bunch of links to powdered Caralluma for dieting. Well...they aren't going to get our plants! These plants are just too nice to grind up and pulverize. And the pictures tend to ignore the plant for the flowers. The flowers are fantastic, of course...but to me, the plant is enough. In the right light they almost glow. This is Caralluma acutangula.

By: Kara Nursery

Gardening facts about Caralluma retrospiciens plant

How to Grow Caralluma retrospiciens

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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