Native to South Africa, the Giant Toad Plant (Stapelia Grandiflora) is known by other aliases such as Giant Zulu, Star Fish Flower, Carrion Flower, and Great flowered Stapelia. These plants boast bold, star-fish shaped blooms that originate from younger shoots near the base. The flowers are intriguing due to their unpleasant scent resembling rotting meat, which attracts pollinating flies.
LIGHT | Full sun
COLD TOLERANCE | 10 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.
NOTE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS
Insert cutting into the soil (1" deep). When soil is dry, water the plant sparingly. Roots should form in the following 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.
MARKED DOWN ITEMS
MARKED DOWN ITEMS
Sale items are slightly smaller in size than the one shown in the picture.