Edithcolea grandis (red form) 5 Seeds

Edithcolea grandis (red form) 5 Seeds

The remarkable flower is at times described as the Persian carpet flower.

It is a leafless richly branched perennial succulent that spread over the ground forming large cushions.

Glabrous 4-5-angled, decumbent at the base 10–15 mm thick in diameter and growing to about 30 cm in length, glabrous green to red with brownish spots, angles armed with hard brown very acute spine-like teeth.

 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. Winter care presents no problems at 15°C with plenty of light. 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.

Partial sun or light shade.