Large Flowered Stapelia
Attributes of Large Flowered Stapelia Plant
Chinese Name Large Flowered Stapelia Alias Starfish Flower, Stinking Meat Flower Latin Name Stapelia grandiflora Mass Genus Asclepiadaceae, Cynanchum Family Origin Distribution South AfricaIntroduction to Large Flowered Stapelia Plant
The Large Flowered Stapelia is a perennial succulent herb, 0.2-0.3 meters high. The stem is thick, tetragonal, erect, branching at the base, with toothed protuberances, gray-green in color, resembling a rhinoceros horn. It flowers in autumn, with large, five-lobed, star-shaped flowers that resemble starfish, light yellow with light purplish-black horizontal stripes, edges densely covered with fine hair, and emit a foul odor. It attracts flies for pollination with its bad smell, hence the name Stinking Meat Flower. The flowering period is July to August. It is strong, drought-resistant and semi-shady tolerant, and thrives in fertile, well-drained sandy soil. The succulent stem of the Large Flowered Stapelia is erect, resembling a rhinoceros horn, with unique flower shape, like a starfish, making it a beautiful indoor ornamental flower. It can be used to decorate the desk and tea table in the study and living room.
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