Stapelia leendertziae
(This plant comes in a 3.5 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
This succulent is also known as Black Bells, Star Flower, Maroon Cup Starfish and a few other names. It has erect, angular, long green to reddish stems. The deep red to purple large bell shaped flower makes this plant so unique. But this plant depending on how cold your climate gets, may require a heated growing bench or incubator to help through colder months.
Zone: 9a -11b
Hardiness: 50°F
Sun exposure: Light shade
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Blooming Season | summer |
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Common Name | Black Bells |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Apocynaceae |
Flower | purple-brown |
Frost Tolerance | 10°C |
Growth Rate | fast |
Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11b |
Height | 20-30cm |
Origin | South Africa |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Stapelia leendertziae |
Shape | - |
Sun Exposure | light shade |