Indian Caralluma

Caralluma fimbriata, 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

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bellyache BushJatropha gossypiifolia

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Bushman's PoisonAdenium boehmianum

Pollinator SharingNurse Plant

Desert Rose SesameSesamothamnus lugardii

Nurse PlantWind Protection

Namaqua SpekboomPortulacaria namaquensis

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Fragrant Elephant TreeBursera odorata

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Rose CactusPereskia bleo

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator SharingPhysical Support

White-stem WattleAcacia grevillei

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Bushman's HatHoodia gordonii

Related succulent Apocynaceae with similar water storage strategies competing for resources

West African Desert RoseCaralluma dalzielii

Congeneric succulent species competing for similar microhabitats and resources

Uses

Functions

Medicinal ProductionDrought AdaptationGround CoverAppetite Suppression

Edible Parts

Young StemsFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Appetite SuppressantDiabetes ManagementWeight ControlDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Indian Caralluma grow in?

Indian Caralluma grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Indian Caralluma?

Good companions for Indian Caralluma include Bellyache Bush, Bushman's Poison, Desert Rose Sesame, Namaqua Spekboom, Fragrant Elephant Tree.

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