Stapelia Who? - Orchid Board

Gin · #1 10-20-2007, 08:57 PM

I did have the name of this but can't find it now, anyone know who it is ? Gin

Leisurely · #2 10-20-2007, 09:29 PM

Stapelia Gigantea, so called for the giant flower. It is in a group of succulent plants called "starfish flowers". Your plant, if grown outdoors, will attract blowflies because the aroma it puts out smells like carrion.

michael_exler · #3 10-20-2007, 11:44 PM

Yep gigantea, just like the one i have, what a minute let me make sure its still there!
I need to keep an eye on you gin.
;-)

cb977 · #4 10-21-2007, 12:11 AM

From what I've read, the one Gin has which is red is Stapelia grandiflora, not gigantea. The gigantea is a lighter color with red markings.

They're both considered carrion flowers...what an oxy-moron that is!

Gin · #5 10-21-2007, 10:10 AM

That is it Sue! Thanks will be sure to write it down this time , Also thanks to mike and jerry your feed back is appreciated .
This one does not have an odor thank goodness lol . Gin

Lagoon · #6 10-21-2007, 11:34 AM

No stinky eh?! It's actually worth keeping

Very beautiful flower

Jo Ann · #7 10-28-2007, 10:26 AM

I have one to that I've repoted twice trying to get the potting mix and pot size right. Here in Florida cactus and certain succulents do not do well because of the rain...

Jo Ann · #8 10-28-2007, 10:34 AM

Gin would you mind telling me what kinda soil your using? This year I lost quite a few cactus because of the rain...

Tindomul · #9 10-28-2007, 03:47 PM

Very cool!! is it stinky like the S. gigantea?