Carion flower. A curious houseplant best left in the greenhouse due to the unpleasant smelling ochre-yellow and dark red enormous flowers. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Stapelia gigantea
A curious houseplant best left in the greenhouse due to the unpleasant smelling ochre-yellow and dark red enormous flowers
Additional information
| Generic | Stapelia |
|---|---|
| Species | gigantea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Carion flower |
| Flower Colour | yellow, red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Asclepiadaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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