Edithcolea Grandis is a monotypic genus that includes only one species. This bush-shaped plant is commonly known as the ‘Persian Carpet Flower’. The summer-dormant plant is occasionally grown as an ornamental in desert gardens around the world and originates from South Africa. Persian Carpet can reach up to the height of 0.25 m and belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family.
Growth Rate
Edithcolea Grandis is a sturdy and slow-growing plant.
Flowering
This plant blooms in November-April and produces Pale yellow flowers with reddish-brown spots.
Watering and Feeding
Persian carpet flower requires moderate watering throughout the growing season. It enjoys plenty of water and fertilizer in hot weather.
Soil
As the roots of this succulent plant are shallow, use a succulent mix or supplement regular potting soil with extra perlite or pumice.
Hardiness
Edithcolea Grandis is cold-hardy and has a frost tolerance of 15° C (59° F). It belongs to the hardiness zone of 10b to 11b.
Light
This plant requires Partial shade or light shade sun exposure.
Propagation
It is simplest to use stem cuttings as a propagation for the Persian carpet. Allow a day for cuttings to dry before planting. Stems must be laid on gritty compost before rooting from the underside.
Edithcolea Grandis is an amazing succulent. It can be a good decor piece for your home or office.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Edithcolea grandis |
| Common Name | Persian carpet flowers |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Family | Asclepiadaceae |
| Flower Color | Pale yellow with reddishbrown spots |
| Genus | Edithcolea |
| Growth Habit | Creeping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 1011(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 11 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 11 in. tall, 2 in. wide |
| Native Area | Central Africa |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent, subshrub |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Propagation | By seeds, cuttings, offsets |
| Resistance | Dought tolerant |
| Resistance | Dought tolerant, Pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Leafless |
| Special Features | Leafless, Richly branched |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Reviews
- Questions
United States2 Edithcolea grandis
I ordered 2 Edithcolea grandis for $48.00 each. So with shipping it was over $100. These are rather tender succulents and unfortunately the one plant had the top of it snapped off. I suggested that Plant Desert review their packing techniques such as taping the wrapped plants in the box so there is no movement especially for these succulents. They did email me instructions of how to properly root the broken piece. So fingers crossed it will take.
United StatesEdithcolea grandis
Packaged very well , all my plants I received Great roots and great shape , I will buy more
United StatesLiking "edith"
Edithcolea grandis... she arrived. And in great shape. Compliments on the packing method. I have transplanted her already to a nice piece of pottery as a gift for my wife, who first brought this plant to our mutual attention. We look forward to a new bloom – this one has one, but it’s just a bit past its prime (as in dead but still attached – lol). The structure of the plant is very intriguing. It's been two weeks now and Edith continues to look good. We removed the old bloom and are enjoying some fresh green spike tips.
United StatesGood job
Great fast service, shipping, and packaging of the plant- I will use Planet Desert in the future.
United StatesSuper Healthy Succulent
The plant was excellent and shipped with great care! I have since placed more orders. Plant Desert is great!
- Description
- Features
Edithcolea Grandis is a monotypic genus that includes only one species. This bush-shaped plant is commonly known as the ‘Persian Carpet Flower’. The summer-dormant plant is occasionally grown as an ornamental in desert gardens around the world and originates from South Africa. Persian Carpet can reach up to the height of 0.25 m and belongs to the Asclepiadaceae family.
Growth Rate
Edithcolea Grandis is a sturdy and slow-growing plant.
Flowering
This plant blooms in November-April and produces Pale yellow flowers with reddish-brown spots.
Watering and Feeding
Persian carpet flower requires moderate watering throughout the growing season. It enjoys plenty of water and fertilizer in hot weather.
Soil
As the roots of this succulent plant are shallow, use a succulent mix or supplement regular potting soil with extra perlite or pumice.
Hardiness
Edithcolea Grandis is cold-hardy and has a frost tolerance of 15° C (59° F). It belongs to the hardiness zone of 10b to 11b.
Light
This plant requires Partial shade or light shade sun exposure.
Propagation
It is simplest to use stem cuttings as a propagation for the Persian carpet. Allow a day for cuttings to dry before planting. Stems must be laid on gritty compost before rooting from the underside.
Edithcolea Grandis is an amazing succulent. It can be a good decor piece for your home or office.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Edithcolea grandis |
| Common Name | Persian carpet flowers |
| Dormancy | Summer |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Family | Asclepiadaceae |
| Flower Color | Pale yellow with reddishbrown spots |
| Genus | Edithcolea |
| Growth Habit | Creeping |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 10, 11 |
| Hardiness Zone | 1011(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 11 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 11 in. tall, 2 in. wide |
| Native Area | Central Africa |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent |
| Plant Type | Perennial succulent, subshrub |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Propagation | By seeds, cuttings, offsets |
| Resistance | Dought tolerant |
| Resistance | Dought tolerant, Pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Leafless |
| Special Features | Leafless, Richly branched |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Reviews
- Questions
United States2 Edithcolea grandis
I ordered 2 Edithcolea grandis for $48.00 each. So with shipping it was over $100. These are rather tender succulents and unfortunately the one plant had the top of it snapped off. I suggested that Plant Desert review their packing techniques such as taping the wrapped plants in the box so there is no movement especially for these succulents. They did email me instructions of how to properly root the broken piece. So fingers crossed it will take.
United StatesEdithcolea grandis
Packaged very well , all my plants I received Great roots and great shape , I will buy more
United StatesLiking "edith"
Edithcolea grandis... she arrived. And in great shape. Compliments on the packing method. I have transplanted her already to a nice piece of pottery as a gift for my wife, who first brought this plant to our mutual attention. We look forward to a new bloom – this one has one, but it’s just a bit past its prime (as in dead but still attached – lol). The structure of the plant is very intriguing. It's been two weeks now and Edith continues to look good. We removed the old bloom and are enjoying some fresh green spike tips.
United StatesGood job
Great fast service, shipping, and packaging of the plant- I will use Planet Desert in the future.
United StatesSuper Healthy Succulent
The plant was excellent and shipped with great care! I have since placed more orders. Plant Desert is great!
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