West African Desert Rose

Caralluma dalzielii, Apocynaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Holtz's MyrrhCommiphora holtziana

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

phantom treeMoringa ovalifolia

Pollinator Sharing

Tubercled CarallumaCaralluma tuberculata

Pollinator Sharing

Copal BurseraBursera copallifera

Shade ProvisionNurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Indian CarallumaCaralluma fimbriata

Congeneric succulent species competing for similar microhabitats and resources

Uses

Functions

Ground CoverErosion ControlFood StorageWater Conservation

Edible Parts

StemsFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Appetite SuppressantDigestive AidDiabetes Management

Common Questions

What zones does West African Desert Rose grow in?

West African Desert Rose grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for West African Desert Rose?

Good companions for West African Desert Rose include Holtz's Myrrh, phantom tree, Tubercled Caralluma, Copal Bursera.

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