Grow Stapelia grandiflora this way for a bursting pot and abundant blooms, with flowers like starfish
Stapelia grandiflora is also called the starfish flower; once the blooms open they look just like starfish. The plant is about 20-30 cm tall and grayish-green, with especially large flowers that give off waves of foul odor. Its flowering period is usually July-August, and it is also called the "corpse flower". It is native to South Africa, and is now grown all over the world, with very high ornamental value.
How to propagate Stapelia grandiflora
1. Division
Stapelia grandiflora is mainly propagated by division. Generally, you can select overly dense plants to separate. After drying them for 1-2 days, they can be planted. If the root system is relatively intact, they can be planted directly, skipping the drying step. If there are no roots at all, they need to be inserted into moist sandy soil, with the temperature kept at 20-25 degrees, and the flowers will take root in 10-15 days.
2. Cuttings
Cuttings can be taken at any time. You can select thick, sturdy leaf stems and cut them off, then dry them for 1-2 days so the wounds are completely dry before inserting them into the soil. Keep the soil moist and control the temperature between 25-28 degrees; in this way, roots can grow in about half a month. In winter, plastic film can be used to keep them warm, then sprinkle a little water.
3. Sowing
When sowing, they can sprout in about 5-6 days. Once the young shoots grow to about 2-3 cm, they can be transplanted. When transplanting, be careful not to damage the root hairs, and pay attention to flower care, so the flowers can bloom in a bursting pot.
If you want Stapelia grandiflora to bloom in a bursting pot, flower lovers need to master the correct propagation methods and pay attention to dividing and taking cuttings of the flowers. If sowing seeds, be careful not to damage the root hairs of Stapelia grandiflora when transplanting. In this way, Stapelia grandiflora can grow vigorously and bloom in a bursting pot.