Stapelia nobilis (Carrion Flower)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asclepidaceae |
| Genus | Stapelia |
| Species | nobilis |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | Linnaeus first described the genus Stapelia in 1737 and named it in honour of Johannes van Stapel who was a 17th century botanist and physician. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 50 cm |
| Spread | 75 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Requires a pH of 5.5-6-5. |
| Notable Specimens | The Devonian Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |
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