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    Stapelia lepida

    Also Known As

    • Starfish Flowe

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Stapelia lepida plant details

    Stapelia lepida is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. red and tan flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Stapelia lepida

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: red and tan blooms
    Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Stapelia lepida

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Starfish Flower forms decumbent mats of finger-thick thick succulent foliage. From swollen balloon like buds burst 5 pointed beige flowers flecked in a beguiling shade of blood red. The curious blossoms emit an off color odor in order to attract flies,

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Stapelia lepida plant

    How to Grow Stapelia lepida

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • tan

    • 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 hirsuta

    aka Carrion Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 14"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Stapelia hirsuta by Cactus Jungle
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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
    Photo of Stapelia gigantea form by Dry Oasis Plants
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