Stapelia luxurians


Botanical Information

FamilyApocynaceae
GenusStapelia
Speciesluxurians
CategoryTropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season proetection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

ShapeDrooping or weeping.
LandscapeIn potted succulent collections, as a potted indoor or patio plant, in hanging pots, in containers or as a specimen.
PropagationStem cuttings.
CultivationPlant in dry, well-draining sandy or loamy soils in partial sun to partial shade.
PestsNone known.
Notable SpecimensUniversity of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionFleshy succulent bodies growing downward as finger-like vines.
Flower Description5-petaled solitary carrion-flower like blooms. Petals and stamen are speckled. Petals are extremely pinnate.

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