Stapelia gigantea ‘Zulu Giant’ is a spineless succulent with giant star-shaped flowers. Its flower that is around 35 cm (14 inches) makes this succulent unique with its light brown colors. The stems of this succulent are similar to a cactus. Plants grown in the ground may spread up to 2 feet (60 cm) across. Flowers of this plant bloom in the Fall season, due to the shorter daylight hours.
Hardiness:
USDA hardiness zones 9a to 11b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to grow and Care
Stapelias are subjects of interest rather than beauty and are frequently grown by collectors of succulents. Some large-flowered species make a good show when grown in masses in the garden. In general they are drought-resistant succulents suited for rockeries, and the small-flowered species are suitable as container plants.
They are excellent subjects for a water-wise garden. The sterile stems are very attractive when planted in full sunlight. When in full flower, pollinators are attracted by the odour. For the eco-friendly gardener this is a way of attracting food for birds and reptiles such as lizards to the garden. Carrion flowers grow very easily in all parts of South Africa. They like a sunny position and will also grow in light, semishade in hot climates. The soil should have good drainage and a pH of 6.5-7.5. Most species do best in a well-drained sandy medium consisting of equal parts of washed river sand, potting soil and topsoil...– See more at: HOW TO GROW AND CARE Stapelia
Origin: Stapelia gigantea ‘Zulu Giant’ is native to Sout Eastern Africa.
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- Common Names: Zulu Giant, Starfish Plant, Starfish Flower, Carrion Plant, Carrion Flower, Giant Toad Plant, Toad Plant
- Synonyms: Gonostemon giganteus, Ceropegia gigantea, Stapelia nobilis, Stapelia marlothii, Stapelia youngii,Stapelia cylista.
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae
- Tribe: Stapeliae
- Genus: Stapelia
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USDA hardiness zones 9a to 11b: from 20 °F (−6.7 °C) to 50 °F (+10 °C).
How to grow and Care
Stapelias are subjects of interest rather than beauty and are frequently grown by collectors of succulents. Some large-flowered species make a good show when grown in masses in the garden. In general they are drought-resistant succulents suited for rockeries, and the small-flowered species are suitable as container plants.
They are excellent subjects for a water-wise garden. The sterile stems are very attractive when planted in full sunlight. When in full flower, pollinators are attracted by the odour. For the eco-friendly gardener this is a way of attracting food for birds and reptiles such as lizards to the garden. Carrion flowers grow very easily in all parts of South Africa. They like a sunny position and will also grow in light, semishade in hot climates. The soil should have good drainage and a pH of 6.5-7.5. Most species do best in a well-drained sandy medium consisting of equal parts of washed river sand, potting soil and topsoil...– See more at: HOW TO GROW AND CARE Stapelia
Origin: Stapelia gigantea ‘Zulu Giant’ is native to Sout Eastern Africa.
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