Scientific Name: Caralluma deflersiana Lavranos
Synonym: Angolluma deflersiana, Pachycymbium deflersianum
Family: Asclepiadaceae
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Recommended Temperature Zone: 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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