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Stapelia gigantea (Zulu Giant)

the winner of the bid gets 2 cuttings of this plant,
GIN gets some bonus cuttings off of some of my other succulents, I have a lot of rare and hard to find succulents

Stapelia gigantea is an interesting plant that resembles cactus, with clumps of 4-sided spineless stems. Carrion flowers are native to S. Africa. The plant is commonly referred to as Zulu Giant, Carrion Plant, Giant Starfish, or Toad Plant

Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow:
This plant is suitable for growing indoors

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage

Blooming Time: September. Flowers are large, fleshy, shaped as 5-pointed stars; they have an elaborate circular fleshy disk in the center. The flowers smell like carrion and are not offensive if blooming outside. Flowers are 10-16 inches across.

Culture: Stapelia gigantea needs full sun and moderate water in the growing season. They need a well-drained soil (2 parts loam to 1 part sharp sand) with small pebbles mixed in for drainage. They need a cool, dry rest period in winter. Fertilize once during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to ½ the strength recommended on the label. They are best managed in pots and can withstand extreme heat.

Propagation: Stapelia gigantea are propagated by stem cuttings. Take cutting in spring when new growth begins. Let cuttings callus up for 2-3 weeks before planting.

GIN gets some bonus cuttings off of some of my other succulents, I have a lot of rare and hard to find succulents

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