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Grahamia coahuilensis (Caudex)
The plant likes sunny locations, but can also tolerate partial shade.
Always water a few days after the substrate has dried out. Reduce watering in winter.
The plant is not frost-resistant.
It can be easily propagated by sowing fresh seeds, which the plant regularly produces in autumn. They can be sown as early as winter.
Grahamia coahuilensis is a succulent from the family Porulacaceae, also known under the names Talinum coahuilense or Anacampseros palmeri. It is sometimes referred to as a “Mexican Anacampseros.” The species comes from Mexico, specifically from the states of Coahuila, Hidalgo, and San Luis Potosí.
The plant has fleshy, flattened, alternately arranged leaves of a dark brown colour, reminiscent of the genus Anacampseros. The leaves reach up to about 2.5 cm in length and around 1 cm in width. In the leaf axils, sparse white hairs appear, up to 1.5 cm long. It forms one or several stems up to about 15 cm long and roughly 3 mm thick, supported by thickened, often branched roots.
The flowers are striking, borne on stalks, and may reach up to 2 cm in diameter. They are pink in colour, and the plant is self-fertile, meaning it can flower without the need for pollinators.
Grahamia coahuilensis can be propagated from seed. With its unusual dark foliage, attractive roots, and showy blooms, it is a valuable choice for collectors looking for less common succulents.