

Caralluma Speciose
Taxonomy
Caralluma speciosa
Caralluma
Apocynaceae
Gentianales

How to care for Caralluma Speciose

How often to water your Caralluma Speciose

every 12
Caralluma Speciose needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
12

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Caralluma Speciose in your home

a window
Caralluma Speciose may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Caralluma Speciose

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Caralluma Speciose after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Caralluma Speciose
Caralluma Speciose
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
