Stapelia asterias

Stapelia asterias

Family: Asclepiadaceae

It is a tufted cactus-like mat-forming plant with large and showy star-fish shaped flowers.

Sowing instructions: 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 25-35 °C, in a shaded and fairly moist position. Keep plants well ventilated and in good light to prevent damping off.

Locality: George. Harvest: January 2025