Description
Stapelia gigantea is a flowering plant with green, fleshy stems, which are upright, velvety, and distinctly 4-angled. When the stems are exposed to direct sunlight, they may develop a purple-red hue and promote the plant’s flowering. The flowers of Stapelia gigantea are the largest within the Stapelia genus, reaching 40 cm in diameter.
Family: Apocynaceae | Genus: |
Common Name(s): Zulu Giant, Aasblom, African Starfish Flower, Carrion Flower | Mature Size: 25+ cm stems |
Origin: South Africa | Dormancy: |
Flower Colours: Cream & Maroon | Bloom Season: Summer |
Sun Exposure: Full sun - Partial shade | Watering: “Soak and dry” method (Make sure soil is dry) |
Temperatures: 15 - 32 °C | Toxic: - |
