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    Stapelia scitula

    Also Known As

    • Starfish Flower

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Stapelia scitula plant details

    Stapelia scitula is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and winter burgundy flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Stapelia scitula

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 IN tall
    Flowers: burgundy blooms in fall and winter
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Stapelia scitula

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A diminutive little stapelia with cute little maroon flowers and lime green branches. Easy and prolific.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    A miniature version of the larger Stapelias, its small slender stems are no more than 3" in height. Throughout the year, scitula is adorned with 1" reddish star-shaped blooms, each the size of a quarter. Free-blooming and at times prolific, this is the perfect plant for a sunny dry windowsill, especially where room is limited. Forgetful watering is a plus, as it needs some dryness between waterings to flourish. Note: plants are seed-grown creating some slight variation in color.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Morning Sun to Light Shade. Indoor. Starfish Red/Purple Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    ca. 5 mm diameter stems, pubescent, clustering. Very thin stems and small, very hairy flowers. From the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Stapelia scitula plant

    How to Grow Stapelia scitula

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • burgundy

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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