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Stapelia leendertziae, native to the rocky mountains of Swaziland, is a tufted creeping or procumbent plant that trails and hangs down over the pot. Its stems have small tubercles on the angles and exhibit purple mottling towards the tips. This plant can reach a length of 8 inches and a thickness of 1 inch.
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LIGHT | Full sun
COLD TOLERANCE | 5 ºC
WATER | Water generously when soil is dry.
SOIL PH | Unknown
SOIL TYPE | 30% potting mix 70% non organic material (pumice or perlite).
FERTILIZER | Fish emulsion, kelp solution, worm casting, shrimp compost.
PROPAGATION METHODS | Offset or stem cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL | Low
ACTIVE SEASON | May - Sept.
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NOTE
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS
Insert cutting into the soil (1" deep). When soil is dry, water the plant sparingly. Roots should form in two weeks. Plants should be in bright shade during the rooting period. To avoid leaves from getting burnt, acclimatize the plant to full sun.
Growing Tips
Growing Tips
Rooting Tips
Rooting Tips
• Use calcined clay gravel, or horticultural sand to root cuttings.
• Root cuttings in bright shade.
Buying Tips
Buying Tips
• Avoid shipping delays by not purchasing plants during the Christmas and Holiday season.
• To avoid cold damage and shipping delays, refrain from purchasing plants during the winter months.
• Save on winter shipping costs by buying plants during the summer.
• Get the best quality plants by buying during summer.
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