Family: Apocynaceae
Scientific name: Edithcolea grandis
Common name: Persian Carpet Flower
Origin: Central Africa
The flowers of this succulent from Africa have a very distinct look, resembling the pattern of a Persian carpet and can be 13 cm large. They are bait flowers, so that these are pollinated by flies in nature. The genus Edithcolea only contains this species and is found in warm, dry areas. It’s an easily kept plant that performs well as a houseplant.
Sowing description: Sow seeds in a mix of sand and sowing mix (3:1) at a temperature of 20-25 degC. Keep the soil constantly moist. Germination should occur within a few weeks.
Sowing time: Whole year
Difficulty: Intermediate
Minimum temperature: 15 degrees Celsius
Photo 1: Scott Zona via Flickr
