Stapelia Grandiflora is commonly known as ‘Giant Toad Plant’ or ‘StarFish Flower’. It belongs to the Apocynaceae family and originates from South Africa. This interesting plant grows up to 20 cm in height.
Growth Rate
The growth rate of Stapelia Grandiflora is fast.
Flowering
This succulent blooms beautiful orange, dark-red, brown, and purple-colored flowers during the spring and summer months.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
Use the soak and dry method while watering this succulent plant. Once the soil gets dry, it needs to be watered.
Soil
Like any other succulent, the Stapelia Grandiflora also needs the same care. StarFish flowers need light, airy, and well-drained soil.
Hardiness
Giant toad plants belong to the hardiness zone of 9 to 10 and have a frost tolerance of 0 ° C (50 ° F). It is not a cold-hardy plant. So, if you live in a cold area, it is best to keep it indoors.
Light
This plant needs full to partial sunlight.
Propagation
You can propagate StarFish flowers easily through seeds or cuttings.
Suitable for both indoors and outdoors, Stapelia Grandiflora is one of the most adorable flowering succulents to have.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Late summer Autumn |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Stapelia grandiflora |
| Common Name | Carrion flower, starfish cactus |
| Dormancy | Summer Winter |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Color | Yellow, brown, creamy, purple |
| Genus | Stapelia |
| Growth Habit | Clumpy |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 11(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 14 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 14 in. tall, 8 in. wide |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Cactus like succulent |
| Plant Type | Cactus like succulent, flowering plant |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, deer resistant, pest resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Largest flower of about 19 in. wide |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade(Plenty of bright light) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
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a beautiful, healthy, reasonably mature plant for a very reasonable price- well done...you have a continued customer and supporter!
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Great experience. Cactus was shipped fast and in great shape.
United StatesGrowing good!
It arrived packaged very carefully and as described. It has been growing a little faster than I expected, which is always good!
United StatesKudos to Planet Desert!!!
I received my order in a very timely manner and all the plants were packed well and in great condition. In just the short time I've had my plants they have acclimated to the space and light they have and are growing really well. Thanks Planet Desert- Robert
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- Description
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Stapelia Grandiflora is commonly known as ‘Giant Toad Plant’ or ‘StarFish Flower’. It belongs to the Apocynaceae family and originates from South Africa. This interesting plant grows up to 20 cm in height.
Growth Rate
The growth rate of Stapelia Grandiflora is fast.
Flowering
This succulent blooms beautiful orange, dark-red, brown, and purple-colored flowers during the spring and summer months.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
Use the soak and dry method while watering this succulent plant. Once the soil gets dry, it needs to be watered.
Soil
Like any other succulent, the Stapelia Grandiflora also needs the same care. StarFish flowers need light, airy, and well-drained soil.
Hardiness
Giant toad plants belong to the hardiness zone of 9 to 10 and have a frost tolerance of 0 ° C (50 ° F). It is not a cold-hardy plant. So, if you live in a cold area, it is best to keep it indoors.
Light
This plant needs full to partial sunlight.
Propagation
You can propagate StarFish flowers easily through seeds or cuttings.
Suitable for both indoors and outdoors, Stapelia Grandiflora is one of the most adorable flowering succulents to have.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Late summer Autumn |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Stapelia grandiflora |
| Common Name | Carrion flower, starfish cactus |
| Dormancy | Summer Winter |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Color | Yellow, brown, creamy, purple |
| Genus | Stapelia |
| Growth Habit | Clumpy |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 11(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 14 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 14 in. tall, 8 in. wide |
| Native Area | South Africa |
| Plant Type | Cactus like succulent |
| Plant Type | Cactus like succulent, flowering plant |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, deer resistant, pest resistant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Largest flower of about 19 in. wide |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade(Plenty of bright light) |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, safe for pets |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Reviews
- Questions
United Statesexceptional plant,exceptional store
a beautiful, healthy, reasonably mature plant for a very reasonable price- well done...you have a continued customer and supporter!
United StatesLove Planet Desert
Great experience. Cactus was shipped fast and in great shape.
United StatesGrowing good!
It arrived packaged very carefully and as described. It has been growing a little faster than I expected, which is always good!
United StatesKudos to Planet Desert!!!
I received my order in a very timely manner and all the plants were packed well and in great condition. In just the short time I've had my plants they have acclimated to the space and light they have and are growing really well. Thanks Planet Desert- Robert
United StatesWonderful
Arrived in great condition!