Persian Carpet Flower

Persian Carpet Flower Edithcolea Grandis

What is the plant

Edithcolea Grandis is also commonly known as the ‘Persian Carpet Flower’. As the plant grows you can expect it to reach 30 cm (12″) long and around 4 cm (1.6″) in diameter. This is one of the stranger looking cacti that is a wonderful addition for people who want large flowers from a plant that is still unique. The cacti grows slowly upwards where it will produce a large pale yellow flower with red to brown spots.

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Humidity

Normal

Lightening

Part Sun

Temperature

min 12°C

Hardiness zone

10b - 11

Difficulty

Medium

Water
It require moderately watering through the growing season but enjoy plenty of water and some fertiliser in hot weather and allow them to dry before watering again , this helps them to flower freely. Water sparingly in winter according to temperatures. But, as with most asclepiads, it is unwise to leave them wet in cold weather.
Sunlight
Partial sun or light shade
Soil
Since roots are quite shallow, use a cactus mix or add extra perlite or pumice to regular soil potting soil. A gritty, very free-draining compost is suitable, and clay pots help the plants to dry out between watering.

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Temperature
Winter care presents no problems at 60 °F (15° C) with plenty of light.
Popularity
7 people already have this plant 6 people have added this plant to their wishlists