Hello All
Warm weather is promised in the UK for the next few days, so I decided to water my succulents. In one corner of the greenhouse I detected a bad smell and here's the culprit.
I bought it at a car boot sale a couple of years ago, and it's the first time it's flowered. I think it's a Stapelia Variegata. The plant probably needs a re-pot to raise it above the rim of the pot.
best regards ... Stef
Stapelia in Flower
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Re: Stapelia in Flower
I have a cutting which I was given last year of something which looks very similar. It resides in the conservatory. I'll move it. I don't want the dog being blamed for something which would be down to me!
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Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
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Re: Stapelia in Flower
Now known as Orbea variegata, and yes, they do stink a bit!
Diane - member of Kingston branch
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Re: Stapelia in Flower
Super flower, even if smelly. Once you have had this in flower, it's easy to get lured into getting more stapeliads.
Ralph Martin
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My Field Number Database is at https://www.fieldnos.bcss.org.uk
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Re: Stapelia in Flower
That's a great plant, and another one behind it.
A single flower on such a large plant seems sparse - is that normal for the species?
best regards ... Stef
A single flower on such a large plant seems sparse - is that normal for the species?
best regards ... Stef
Re: Stapelia in Flower
One flower is enough for me ...
These were BCSS seeds from 3 or 4 years ago.
These were BCSS seeds from 3 or 4 years ago.
Re: Stapelia in Flower
There’s now a seed pod on this plant, although it hasn’t changed over the last few months. What’s the process?
Thanks
Robert
Thanks
Robert
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Re: Stapelia in Flower
It will grow to a certain size then dry out and explode into a football shaped mass of feathery seeds.
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Re: Stapelia in Flower
I you want to keep the seeds put a paper bag over the seed horns and secure at the base with an elastic band. They will all be caught then.