Caralluma socotrana

Sun Exposure: Light shade

Origin: Socotra Island (in the Indian Ocean)

Growth Habits: Clumping stem succulent, up to 6 inches tall (15 cm), 10 inches wide (25 cm)

Propagation: Seeds or cuttings

Caralluma socotrana is a difficult to grow asclepiad, endemic to the Island of Socotra, in the Indian Ocean. It has symmetrically jointed stems that make it look like a pale green coral.

Blooming Habits:
The Caralluma socotrana has maroon flowers in the fall. They are followed by pods containing papery seeds.