Scientific Name: Caralluma socotrana N. Br.
Synonym: Boucerosia socotrana, Sanguilluma socotrana
Family: Asclepiadaceae
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Sun Exposure: Light shade Origin: Socotra Island (in the Indian Ocean) Growth Habits: Clumping stem succulent, up to 6 inches tall (15 cm), 10 inches wide (25 cm) Propagation: Seeds or cuttings |
Caralluma socotrana is a difficult to grow asclepiad, endemic to the Island of Socotra, in the Indian Ocean. It has symmetrically jointed stems that make it look like a pale green coral.
Blooming Habits:
The Caralluma socotrana has maroon flowers in the fall. They are followed by pods containing papery seeds.
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