Caralluma foetida Mesemb nairobiensis Family: Apocynaceae (Asclepidaceae)

nairobiensis  Family: Apocynaceae (Asclepidaceae)

but once the cephalium starts growing (as this plant is just starting to do) it stops growing its green stem and only produces the head for the rest of its life

The plant itself is green and has short spines

It is a small clumping species with very attractive spines at the end of each tubercle

The purple or brown color is more prominent in high light or cooler winter temperatures

Caralluma foetida Mesemb nairobiensis Family: Apocynaceae (Asclepidaceae)Caralluma foetida Family: Apocynaceae (Asclepidaceae). An attractive Stapeliad with square stems. Flowers are purple and yellow mottled with purple fringe. Flowers are most common and numerous in the late summer and fall but can bloom any time of year if happy. They can take some direct sun, but aren't full sun plants. This is one of the carrion flower type Stapeliads so you probably want it outside when in flower. Takes normal succulent care. Protect