Tridentea longipes is a clump-forming, stem succulent up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall. The erect stems are short, glabrous, 4-angled, dull green and usually have a purplish tinge near the tips. The beautiful star-like flowers are borne on long pedicels.
Hardiness
USDA hardiness zone 9a to 11b: from 25 °F (−3.9 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
Scientific Name
Tridentea longipes (C.A. Lückh.) L.C. Leach
Synonyms
Stapelia longipes, Tromotriche longipes, Ceropegia penduliflora subsp. longipes
Scientific Classification
Family: Apocynaceae
Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae
Genus: Tridentea
How to Grow and Care
The genera of plants within the tribe Stapeliae are all to varying degrees stem succulents. They are relatively easy to grow. Stapeliads should be treated as an outdoor plant as they will easily rot indoors and cannot flower without exposure to outdoor temperature fluctuations.
They should be grown under cover so that watering can be controlled. Plants require a reasonable amount of sunlight to promote flowering and maintain a well shaped plant. Very shady positions will produce very poor flowering.
This plants come from climates where they survive extremely high temperatures in the summer months so most growth is in spring and autumn, with flowering in autumn when the weather starts to cool down. In growing season, water in moderation when needed, making sure soil is fairly dried out between waterings. Do not water between November 1 and March 1.
The easiest and best way to propagate Stapeliads is from stem cuttings which can be taken virtually throughout the year. Seed is also a method of propagation… – See more at:
