Caralluma deflersiana
Scientific Name: Caralluma deflersiana Lavranos
Synonym: Angolluma deflersiana, Pachycymbium deflersianum
Family: Apocynaceae
USDA: 10-12
Frost Tolerance: Takes no frost
Sun Exposure: Bright indirect light
Origin: Southwestern Arabia
Growth Habits: Sprawling succulent stems, 3 inches long (7 cm)
Watering Needs: Keep drier in winter
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings or divisions
Blooming Habits:
The genus Caralluma is notorious for the worst-smelling flowers. These flowers, coming at the end of the summer, are pollinated by flies. The smell of the flowers attracts them in large quantities.
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