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Stapelia hirsuta

Also Known As

  • Carrion Plant

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 14"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Stapelia hirsuta plant details

Stapelia hirsuta is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In 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 hirsuta

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stapelia hirsuta

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Soft stems to 14" high; large carrion blooms, burgundy with hairs.

Gardening facts about Stapelia hirsuta plant

How to Grow Stapelia hirsuta

  • 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

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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