Stapelia Hirsuta 'Starfish Flower'

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A succulent with impressive flowering. This variety has a large striped flower. Reddish brown to dark purple, starfish-shaped, emits a rotting meat odor to attract pollinating flies. Rest assured, the odor is noticeable up close but is not overpowering in a ventilated room. The stems are fleshy, angular, green to reddish, resembling cacti (without thorns). It can reach a height of 10 to 30 cm.

Non-toxic to animals.

  • Family: Apocynaceae
  • Origin : Arid regions of South Africa.
  • Watering:
    • Spring to Fall: Allow the potting soil to dry completely between waterings.
    • Winter: almost zero
  • Ambient humidity: Low.
  • Soil type: Light and well-drained.
  • Brightness: Moderate to high.
    • Orientation: West, Southwest or South.
  • Growth: Slow.
  • Temperature: Hot.
    • Summer: between 20ᵒC and 29ᵒC

Pot diameter: 10 cm.

Grown in Quebec.

Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.


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