Edithcolea grandis (Persian Carpet) is a succulent flowering species from the Asclepiadoideae subfamily. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its eccentric appearance.
Edithcolea grandis has long leafless stems with sharp tubercles. It produces small fruit and 5-lobed flowers with purple hairs. The patterns on these exotic blossoms have earned this succulent the "Persian Carpet" name and have a carrion-like smell that attracts pollinating insects.
Water Edithcolea thoroughly; however, don't let the liquid sit in the pot for too long. Excess moisture can be very harmful to this greenie. Typically, this plant needs a sip about twice a week.
Edithcolea succulents are very sun-loving! It’s best to house them in full sun or partial shade. Consider placing your greenie next to a south- or west-facing window.
We recommend using dilluted succulent fertilizer about once a month during the growing season. Apply half-strength.
Your Persian Carpet plant will most enjoy a well-drained potting mix with peat. Some perlite can also help accommodate the plant's shallow root system.
Persian Carpet plants don't need any pruning. In extreme cases, when there is no other way around it, remember to use sharp and clean tools.
The easiest way to propagate your green pet is by cuttings. Snip a stem with leaves and plant the cutting to the new pot with fresh soil. Don’t expose the pot to direct sun, and keep it moist at all times. In about two weeks, the plant will begin rooting.
This greenie thrives at temperatures around 71-80°F (21-26°C). Don't allow the temperatures to fall below 70°F (20°C). If you let your Edithcolea freeze, it may even die.
Choose a pot of any shape, but it should not be too deep and fit the size of the plant. Please, don’t forget about drainage holes, as overwatering can be fatal for Persian Carpets.
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