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Stapelia gigantea is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to south eastern Africa. Growing to 20 cm (8 in) tall, it is a clump-forming succulent with erect green stems 3 cm (1 in) thick. In summer, large star-shaped 5-petalled flowers up to 35 cm (14 in) in diameter are borne. The flowers are red and yellow, wrinkled, with a silky texture and fringed with hairs. They have the smell of rotting flesh, in order to attract the flies which pollinate them. The plant is commonly referred to as the carrion or toad plant (although the name "carrion plant" can also refer to Stapelia grandiflora). Stapelia gigantea sometimes also goes by the name of Stapelia nobilis or Stapelia marlothii.

Usda growing zone 9 - 11

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Questions & Comments

I believe it's been quite awhile ago they had on either the nature or Decovery Channel they describe a plant very similar to this it's pretty but do not smell they said That is defense from prey I find that quite interedting

Jun 14th, 2015 at 6:33:37 PM PDT by

Yes smell bad but is only for one day. the flies flyaround the flower.

Jun 15th, 2015 at 4:51:55 AM PDT by

Reading a ton of your beautiful posts. Why do people not read answers to questions already answered 6 times???? My question, before I go do my own research, is.... How does it do in Winter?? Is it and out or indoor plant? Utah is hotter than hello in the Summer but cold as Ice and snow in Winter! I'll go do some checking but I'd love a summary...thanks Hun xoxo

Jun 18th, 2015 at 1:32:31 AM PDT by

Well hun you keep inside in warm area and sunny location. this lady survive the winter. you're right people don't read :)

Jun 18th, 2015 at 2:53:17 AM PDT by

Very interesting plant

Jun 14th, 2015 at 6:35:14 PM PDT by

Thanks

Jun 15th, 2015 at 4:50:19 AM PDT by

Cool plants! :-)

Jun 16th, 2015 at 10:30:47 PM PDT by

Thank you !!

Jun 17th, 2015 at 2:07:28 PM PDT by

so is it seeds or actual star plant

Jun 17th, 2015 at 12:19:41 PM PDT by

Live cutting.

Jun 17th, 2015 at 2:07:46 PM PDT by

hi,can you please tell me if this is a live plant or is it seeds to start. Thanks
Fanned and watching............. :)
beautiful

Jun 17th, 2015 at 1:19:33 PM PDT by

Live cutting my friend. Fan back, thanks.

Jun 17th, 2015 at 2:07:02 PM PDT by

Is it the plant or seeds?

Jun 17th, 2015 at 1:22:45 PM PDT by

The winner receive a live cutting. thanks

Jun 17th, 2015 at 2:06:22 PM PDT by

I had one a long time ago. When it is about to bloom I wish I had put it outside. The smell is awful ,but the plant is quite unique,

Jun 17th, 2015 at 6:01:23 PM PDT by

You're right. thanks!!

Jun 18th, 2015 at 2:52:10 AM PDT by

Stapelia gigantea is in the Home & Garden | Gardening | Live Plants category