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Stapelia grandiflora. Stapelia grandiflora var. conformis Get ready to be amazed by the tufted beauty of Stapelia grandiflora. This cactus-like plant features large, showy starfish-shaped flowers that are sure to capture your attention.
Discover the diverse range of Stapelia varieties, known for their unique star-shaped Carrion flowers and succulent foliage. Explore distinct species and learn how to care for these fascinating plants in your own garden or home.
26 Οκτ 2023 · Starfish flower, Stapelia grandiflora, is a leafless succulent with upright or ascending stems that are about half an inch to one inch wide. Plants form clumps of stems that can have a 20 inch spread.
Stapelia grandiflora, commonly known as the Carrion Flower or Starfish Flower, is a remarkable succulent known for its distinctive and unusually large star-shaped flowers. It is a fascinating plant that attracts not only curious glances but also various pollinators with its unique characteristics.
Key Plant Features. S tapelia Grandiflora is commonly known as ‘Giant Toad Plant’ or ‘StarFish Flower’. It belongs to the Apocynaceae family and originates from South Africa. This interesting plant grows up to 20 cm in height. Growth Rate. The growth rate of Stapelia Grandiflora is fast.
At the base of the plant, younger shoots bear very particular flowers. Flowers are large, dark red star fish-shaped, they are densely covered by long white hairs and in the centre of the flowers there is the gynostegium.
Stapelia grandiflora Photo by: Frikkie Hall. Origin and Habitat: Southern Africa (Northern cape, Eastern Cape and Free State). It is also a very popular houseplant grown worldwide for its eye catching and large flowers. Synonyms: Stapelia grandiflora Masson.
