Stapelia.

Soil and fertilizer

Succulents are arid plants and will do well when they are planted in an environment that avails such conditions. Well-draining soils such as the sandy soils are the best for that fact.

Fertilizer is not very necessary as the case with any succulent, but you will be doing well if you add half-strength soluble fertilizer during the feeding seasons.

Don’t add fertilizer during winters, because they are the dormant seasons.

Sunlight and water

The best watering method that will see better growth of the plant is the soak and dry method.

It means that the plant will need to dry up first before you start watering again.

Full to partial sunlight is the best that is why you will need to place it in a southern facing window if you opt to grow it indoors.

The plant can tolerate full light but may not survive in low light conditions.

Temperature and humidity

Warm temperature is preferably the best and should always be above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

The fact that it needs a warm condition implies that the humidity should be moderate.

This plant will do well in low humidity conditions.

Repotting

You do not need to repot the plant frequently unless it is necessary.

You can report your succulent when the root ball is filled and the roots have begun protruding.

Repotting will help you in replenishing the soil and removing any rotten roots from the root ball.

Ensure that the repotting container has a drainage hole because the plant needs proper drainage.

Pruning and propagation

You can propagate the plant using the stem cuttings.

You will use a sterile sharp knife or even a pair of scissors.

You will get a healthy stem from the main stem where you will place it in place to allow it to callous.

You will then place it in a container with well-draining soil, and you will water when the soil is dry.

Pruning is necessary to give that beautiful look and removing the parts that do not align well.

Pest and diseases

The common pest and diseases affecting stapelia are mealybugs, scale insect and spider mites.

You can spray an insecticide once in a while to be sure that the plant is not facing the issue with the pests.

Root rot may also affect its instances when you overwater it.

You can control booth pest and diseases if you care about watering and using the insecticide once in a while.