Succulent, Stapelia/Huernia/Orbea Bambino

2.5” Pot

Stapelia is a genus of low-growing, spineless, stem succulent plants, predominantly from South Africa with a few from other parts of Africa.  Most Stapelia flowers are visibly hairy and generate the odour of rotten flesh when they bloom.

Type: Houseplant, Succulent
Height: up to 6in
Spread: up to 36in
Light: Bright Indirect Light
Water: Light
Zone: 9-11
Pet Safe: Toxic

General Maintenance: These plants are very easy to take care of, repot once every 1-2 years in a pot one size larger until they have reached maximum size. Then repot every 2-3 years to refresh the soil

Temperature: Keep around regular household temperatures will allow these plants to thrive. They are hardy to cold temperatures as low as 14 degrees Celsius, and can tolerate short amounts of time between 5-14 degrees

Light: These plants love full sun, and can barely get enough of it. Provide bright light for at least 6 hours a day but they will thrive with a minimum of 8 hours

Watering: These succulents hold a lot of moisture in their waxy leaves. As such they rarely need watering, water when the top 50% of soil is dry

Soil: A succulent mix that provides good aeration and well-draining is best for these succulents. Mixing in Perlite or other gritty materials so the soil mixture is 1:1 will allow for best growth

Fertilizer: These plants do not need much feeding, fertilize at half strength once every 2-3 months during the growing season (April - August)