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Stapelia gettliffei
Also Known As
- Stapelia gettleffii
- Stapelia gettlefii
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 10b-11
Stapelia gettliffei plant details
Stapelia gettliffei is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Stapelia gettliffei
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 IN - 6 IN - wide, 0 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Stapelia gettliffei
- USDA Zones: 10b - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Stapelia gettliffei plant
How to Grow Stapelia gettliffei
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- burgundy
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 9"-12"
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- occasional - drought tolerant
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10b-11
Size
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Width: 12"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 14"
Width: 12"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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