

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 located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
22% Very Low

Growing Caralluma Speciose in Minneapolis right now
Plant growth potential is currently very low 📉
February 5th, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Minneapolis is currently very low 📉.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in …
Sunlight will increase by 57.5% ☀️
February 6th, 2023
Minneapolis is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Minneapolis is expected to increase by 57.5% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 7.6 megajoules of energy p…
Daylight will increase by 1.5 hours 📈
February 7th, 2023
This month, Minneapolis is getting an average of 5.0 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 16.9% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.4 total hours of…
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 keep it happy during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Minneapolis, Minnesota ⛅.

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 your location in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
