Carrion-Flower
Stapelia hirsuta
- Native to:
- Namibia, South Africa
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Genus:
- Stapelia
- Species:
- Stapelia hirsuta
- USDA Symbol:
- STHI7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 20 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, red, purple, brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- flies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky, arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions (20-25°C) without pretreatment. More commonly propagated by stem cuttings.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI