The Stapelia 'Red Dragon' is a unique and fascinating succulent, grown for its spectacular star-shaped flowers, which are deep red and often textured or velvety. Its fleshy, green, and angular stems resemble those of cacti (without actually being cacti). When it blooms, the plant attracts attention... as much by its appearance as by its peculiar scent, designed to attract natural pollinators. Don't worry, the scent is noticeable up close but is not overpowering in a well-ventilated room.
Non-toxic to animals.
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Origin: Arid regions of Southern Africa
- Watering:
- Spring to Fall: Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.
- Winter: Almost none
- Ambient humidity: Low.
- Soil type: Light and well-drained.
- Light: Moderate to high.
- Orientation: West, Southwest or South.
- Growth: Slow.
- Temperature: Warm.
- Summer: between 20ᵒC and 29ᵒC
Pot diameter: 6 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
