HAWORTHIA AND SUCCULENT AUCTION



This blog is dedicated to plants from desert regions around the world as well as plants that have adapted to withstand arid conditions, but do not occur in real deserts. Many of the plants are found in arid semi-desert regions. There will be a greater emphasis on succulent plants, but others will also be included. This blog deals with desert plants of the Americas, Africa, Arabia and others. We are situated in South Africa and South African plants are likely to feature more dominantly. The pictures taken are from our private botanical desert garden at Leopoort near Oudtshoorn, from plants in nature, as well as other collections.


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Edithcolea grandis is a member of Apocynaceae family, the same family that Hoodia gordonii, Stapelias, and numerous relatives belong to. The plants occur in eastern tropical Africa namely Ethiopia,Somalia,Kenya,Tanzania and Socotra Island.

Edithcolea grandis is relatively easy to grow if protected against frost. Ample water should be given during hot weather.

The flowers of Edithcolea grandis are exceptionally beautiful.

Similar to other members of the family the stems sometimes rot. Fortunately new roots easily appear on the secondary stems that crawl on the soil surface.


Edithcolea grandisEdithcolea grandis flowering in cultivation.

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