General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Flowers: Showy
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Toxicity: Other: These plants belong to the milkweed family (Asclepidaceae) and may produce toxins that are irritating or harmful to people and pets.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Seeds take about a year to ripen, but germinate rapidly after sowing. Fresh seeds usually germinate better. Sow seed in spring in a well-drained, light, sandy soil mixed with compost and cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep the temperature at 77-95°F, i
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other: Cuttings should be taken during the active growing stage to ensure good rooting before the plants enter their dormant phase. Depending on the size of the cutting, cuttings can flower in their first year. Stapelias grow easily from cuttings as long as they
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Botanical names
  • Accepted: Ceropegia flavopurpurea
  • Synonym: Stapelia flavopurpurea

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Location: at my house
Date: 2005-08-28
Anise scented bloom
Photo by SongofJoy

photo credit: Scott Zona
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: August 2012
Location: Orlando, Central Florida
Date: 2010-10-17
Stapelia flavopurpurea
Photo by Stush2019
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