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Re: Stapelia in Flower
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:15 pm
by Herts Mike
Pretty much what Ralph says. He is growing in pumice to help sort out a problem but I’ve grown them in pure cat litter and they were fine but I found the watering difficult. I’ve also grown them quite happily in ordinary cactus soil.
Just be careful about watering in early spring and autumn when they might not dry out. Something to avoid.
Re: Stapelia in Flower
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 10:46 pm
by Raj
Pod Explosion…
Re: Stapelia in Flower
Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 10:50 pm
by Raj
Someone likes the smell
Re: Stapelia in Flower
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 12:32 am
by habanerocat
Herts Mike wrote: ↑Mon Jul 25, 2022 12:54 pm
Really need a picture of the flower.
Well, here it is, flowering late today, and more buds coming. Any ideas now?
Re: Stapelia in Flower
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 8:43 am
by Herts Mike
Orbea variegata.
Re: Stapelia in Flower
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 11:59 am
by habanerocat
Herts Mike wrote: ↑Wed Dec 07, 2022 8:43 am
Orbea variegata.
Thanks Mike.
A quick google tells me it's quiet common and is regarded as an invasive species in Southern Australia, so I suppose the seeds I collected last summer are of no real value.
I like it as a novelty plant. I've had it a long time. Origin unknown....
Re: Stapelia in Flower
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 3:51 pm
by Herts Mike
It may be common but it's quite showy. I have 3 from different places.