Product Description
Overview
Stapelia Pulchella, often called the “Starfish Flower,” is an extraordinary succulent known for its star-shaped, velvet-textured flowers and compact, fleshy stems. Native to South Africa, it’s a fascinating plant that thrives in warm, dry environments and brings a touch of the exotic to home gardens or indoor collections.
Key Features
- Produces unique, star-shaped flowers with rich maroon or purple tones.
- Excellent choice for succulent and cactus lovers.
- Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant plant.
- Ideal for pots, rock gardens, or indoor displays.
- Distinctive fragrance that attracts pollinators.
Specifications
- Common Name: Starfish Flower, Carrion Flower
- Botanical Name: Stapelia pulchella
- Plant Type: Succulent Perennial
- Flower Color: Deep Maroon to Purple
- Bloom Season: Late Summer to Fall
- Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or cactus mix
- Water Requirement: Low; water sparingly
- Growth Height: 6–10 inches
- USDA Zones: 9–11
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Special Features: Drought-tolerant, exotic, ornamental succulent
Planting & Growing Guide
- Sow seeds in a well-draining cactus mix or sandy soil.
- Lightly cover seeds and mist soil to keep it barely moist.
- Place in bright, indirect sunlight with warm temperatures (20–25°C).
- Germination occurs in 3–4 weeks; transplant seedlings when stable.
- Water sparingly—allow soil to dry between watering sessions.