Stapelia Ambigua, Cactus, Apocynaceae, Cacti & Succulents, 4in potted plant

Description

Stapelia Ambigua, Cactus, Apocynaceae, Cacti & Succulents, 4in potted plant

Name: Stapelia ambigua

Family: Apocynaceae

Stapelia is a genus of low-growing, spineless, stem succulent plants, predominantly from South Africa with a few from other parts of Africa. A handful of species are commonly cultivated as pot plants and are even used as rockery plants in countries where the climate permits. Stapelias are good container plants and can grow well under full sun and light to moderate watering. They should be planted in well-drained compost as the stems are prone to rotting if kept moist for long

Origination: Africa

Recommended Uses: Ornamental

Height: 4-5 inches

Hardiness: zones: 9-10

Flower Color: Dark red, deep purple-brown to chocolate, with transverse brown to whitish corrugations, and covered with long purplish hairs

Other Names: Carrion Flower, Starfish Cactus

Care Instructions:

Full sun

Moderate water, too much water will cause the plant to rot

Repot every few years,