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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

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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

Soft stems to 6"h., generally erect; large hairy burgundy blooms Hardy to 40F.
Partial Shade. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio). Large Star-shaped, Haury, Reddish-Brown Flowers.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

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

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Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 3"

Width: 12"

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Zones

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Width: 12"

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Zones

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Size

Height: 14"

Width: 12"

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  • low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

10b-12

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"-24"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

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