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Stapelia Hirsuta Cutting - Carrion Plant - Starfish Flower
€4.95
Healthy Stapelia Hirsuta unrooted cutting
Easy to grow do not overwater and we water when almost dry
Pot in a well draining mix to encourage growth and stop root rot
Heat and direct sun are its favourites
Shipped in a rigid box after being well packed
The photos show plants and flowers, you will receive a cutting from one of these
Product type: Cutting
Size: 8-10 cm tall at least
The cutting you will receive is not rooted The photos show plants
Common Names
Carrion Plant - Starfish Flower - Stapelia Hirsuta - Hairy Stapelia
Morphology and Tales
The Stapelia Hirsuta has amazing complex flowers. The dark-red flowers smell like carrion and are covered by long setae (hairs) that resemble the fur of a dead animal, using both visual and odors to attract their pollinators.
The flowers are densely shaggy (hirsute) at the centre.
Purplish colours simulate the rotting flesh of dead animals.
These flowers attract beetles and carrion flies who pollinate the plant as they are fooled into trying to lay eggs on the flower.
Easy to grow do not overwater and we water when almost dry
Pot in a well draining mix to encourage growth and stop root rot
Heat and direct sun are its favourites
Shipped in a rigid box after being well packed
The photos show plants and flowers, you will receive a cutting from one of these
Product type: Cutting
Size: 8-10 cm tall at least
The cutting you will receive is not rooted The photos show plants
Common Names
Carrion Plant - Starfish Flower - Stapelia Hirsuta - Hairy Stapelia
Morphology and Tales
The Stapelia Hirsuta has amazing complex flowers. The dark-red flowers smell like carrion and are covered by long setae (hairs) that resemble the fur of a dead animal, using both visual and odors to attract their pollinators.
The flowers are densely shaggy (hirsute) at the centre.
Purplish colours simulate the rotting flesh of dead animals.
These flowers attract beetles and carrion flies who pollinate the plant as they are fooled into trying to lay eggs on the flower.
Product code: 429