Arabian Caralluma

Caralluma retrospiciens, Apocynaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Spiny Octopus TreeAlluaudia dumosa

Nurse PlantWind Protection

Hildebrand's MoringaMoringa hildebrandtii

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Desert Rose of SomaliaSesamothamnus rivae

Nurse PlantShade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

African Candelabra TreeEuphorbia ammak

Shade ProvisionPhysical Support

Madagascar PalmPachypodium lamerei

Physical SupportShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Tubercled CarallumaCaralluma tuberculata

Congeneric succulent species with similar resource needs and potential chemical inhibition

Uses

Functions

Ground CoverAppetite SuppressionEmergency Food

Edible Parts

StemsYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Appetite SuppressantDiabetesWeight Management

Common Questions

What zones does Arabian Caralluma grow in?

Arabian Caralluma grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Arabian Caralluma?

Good companions for Arabian Caralluma include Spiny Octopus Tree, Hildebrand's Moringa, Desert Rose of Somalia, African Candelabra Tree, Madagascar Palm.

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