Description
| Common Name | Starfish Plant, Starfish Cactus. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 10 cm. |
| Flower Colour | Maroon (Purple-Brown), Brown/Bronze |
| Bloom Time | Mid Summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Planting And Care
Repot your plant in spring if it has outgrown its pot. Water moderately, allowing the compost to dry out a little in between.
Stapelia Variegata Care
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade. |
| Watering | Water sparingly at all times, especially in cold weather, as too much moisture causes rot. |
| Soil | soil pH 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline), 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) |
| Temperature | minimum 27 degrees F. |
| Fertilizer | Feed once or twice during the summer with a dilute solution of a standard liquid fertilizer. |
Stapelia Variegata Uses
Ornamental Use:
- Stapelias are very decorative plants
- Each thick, succulent stem has four ribs with toothed edges
- The stems branch out at the base and form dense clumps; the spreading habit of these plants make them suitable for growing in wide, shallow containers
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