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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.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    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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    Stapelia scitula

    aka Starfish Flower

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 3"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • low
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    Stapelia gettliffei

    aka Stapelia gettleffii, Stapelia gettlefii

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
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    Stapelia grandiflora

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
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    Stapelia gigantea

    aka Stapelia nobilis, Giant Toad Plant, Starfish Cactus, Zulu Giant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Stapelia species

    aka Red Stapelia

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
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