Stapelia similisN.E. Br .
Similar Stapelia
Ceropegia juttae , Gonostemon similis , Stapelia juttae
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Family : ApocynaceaeSubfamily : AsclepiadoideaeTribe : StapeliaeGenus : Stapelia
Stapelia similisis a small succulent works that form dense clumps of slender , erect , shortly sericeous stem with lilliputian tubercles unite into four Angle along the root with slim channel between them . The stems are up to 6 inches ( 15 curium ) long and 0.5 inches ( 1.2 cm ) wooden-headed . They are wan green , unremarkably with purple in grooves between angles . Each nodule is tilt with a short - leave behind leaf rudiment .
The inflorescences are covered with inadequate gentle hairs , usually 1 per radical near the base , each with 1 to 6 blossom opening in gradual succession . The flowers are borne on up to 3.2 inch ( 8 centimeter ) long stalks that usually spread away from the plant to rate the flower face up on the land . The star - shaped corolla has five pointed lobe , inside obtusely and coarsely transversally crumple , yellow - brown to benighted brown or almost fatal . The slight inside corona lobe are urge nigh to the anthers and more or less equal to them . The Saint Ulmo’s light is red - chocolate-brown to black becoming red or xanthous towards the base .
This species is aboriginal toNamibia(from sou'-west of Rehoboth to Witpütz ) andSouth Africa(Richtersveld and eastwards along the Orange River to Upington ) . It grow on stony slopes or gravelly flats , often under small bush .
USDA hardiness zone9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Several species are moderately easy to acquire . Others , often those with slightly hairy shank and the more strange peak , are more intriguing and demand careful watering ( with some fertilizer ) during the originate time of year and complete pee withdrawal during the wintertime months . A minimal winter temperature of 10 ° C ( 50 ° F ) is acceptable , provide that plant life are kept perfectly dry . A het develop bench or incubator may help delicate plant to get through the colder month . However , many species live under shrubs in their home ground and opt clear specter rather than full sun .
A gritty compost is essential , and clay sess are advisable for the more delicate species . Some growers favor mineral - only compost to minimize the fortune of a fungal onset on the ascendant . A layer of gritrock on the surface of the compost prevents wet from accumulating around the substructure of the stems .
KeepingStapelias and their roots liberal of pests such as mealybugs is the Francis Scott Key to success , as fungous attack often occurs due to equipment casualty to stems by worm .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Stapelia .
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