-About Stapelia Scitula-Stapelia Scitula, commonly known as Stapelia paniculata subsp scitula. The
succulent plant variety is adorned with small star-shaped magenta flowers, so it also is called the small starfish flower. As a small succulent, the small starfish flower with slender 4-angled light green stems and can grow up to 3 inches tall, and 0.2 inches thick. The furry flowers will appear throughout the year, some with yellowish bands.
-How to care for Stapelia Scitula-Sun/Location: Stapelia succulents prefer partial shade to full sun as they live under shrubs in their habitat. The harsh sunlight may cause them to appear with ugly sunspots. In places where it is extremely cold in winter, move them indoors and put them on a heated growing bench to help protect them from the cold.
Soil/Pot: The loose and well-draining
cactus soil is essential, high recommend to add some medium in the soil, such as
grit, pumice, and
perlite. Using a planter pot with a drainage hole can prevent overwatering.
Watering: Like most succulents, Stapelia Scitula doesn't like
frequently watering; just check the soil is completely dry using a finger or moisture meter. Watering with a suitable systemic insecticide can keep Stapelia get rid of
mealybugs.
-More Information-Primary color: green
Secondary color: green
Bloom color: red
Cold hardiness: zone 10a-11b(from 30F to 50F)
Product format: 4" pot
Suitability: balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: stem cutting, leaf, seed
Special characteristic: easy to propagate