Caralluma burchardii ((Spanish) Cuernúa, Chumberilla de lobo)
Botanical Information
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Caralluma |
| Species | burchardii |
| Synonyms | Apteranthes burchardii |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to the Canary Islands and Morocco. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Greater than 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 to 10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 34 to 50 |
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.6 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | January, February, December |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A smaller succulent that flowers green and yellow. The star-shaped flower has petals that are densely covered with white hair. |
| Shape | Short, rounded to compact. |
| Landscape | Hanging plants, succulent garden, rock garden, or as a single specimen. |
| Propagation | Propagate from stem cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Easily rots indoors, requires dry soil. Full sunlight recommended to ensure flowering. Most growth occurs in spring and autumn. |
| Pests | Root rot. |
| Notable Specimens | Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Normally it is confined to arid environments. However, subspecies can be found growing in clay soil near the coast. |
Photographs
Caralluma burchardii, form. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.