Tubercled Caralluma

Caralluma tuberculata, Apocynaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Desert Bean CaperTetraena fontanesii

Nurse PlantPollinator Sharing

Texas paloverdeParkinsonia texana

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

West African Desert RoseCaralluma dalzielii

Pollinator Sharing

Madagascar PalmPachypodium lamerei

Shade ProvisionNurse PlantPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Arabian CarallumaCaralluma retrospiciens

Congeneric succulent species with similar resource needs and potential chemical inhibition

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionWater StorageErosion ControlMedicinal Use

Edible Parts

StemsYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Appetite SuppressantDiabetes ManagementDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Tubercled Caralluma grow in?

Tubercled Caralluma grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Tubercled Caralluma?

Good companions for Tubercled Caralluma include Desert Bean Caper, Texas paloverde, West African Desert Rose, Madagascar Palm.

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