Stapelia, commonly known as leopard cactus or star of the desert, is a succulent perennial from the Apocynaceae family. It forms clumps with trailing, spreading branched stems that are upright and angular with toothed edges. In summer, it produces large, star-shaped flowers noted for their strong, often unpleasant aroma. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun with well-drained, gritty soil and is suited to sheltered, south- or east-facing positions. Stapelia is typically grown as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses in the UK, where it requires protection from cold.

Stapelia, or leopard cactus, is a summer-flowering succulent perfect for greenhouses and conservatories, thriving in full sun with striking angular stems.

Stapelia

Stapelia flavopurpurea is a succulent perennial cultivar within the Stapelia genus, known for its clump-forming, trailing, and spreading branched habit. This evergreen plant features upright, angular stems with toothed edges and produces prominent star-shaped flowers during the summer, which are often noted for their strong and unpleasant aroma. It thrives in full sun with well-drained loam or sandy soil of varying pH and is best grown in sheltered, south- or east-facing positions. Suitable for houseplants or conservatories, it requires a gritty compost and can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings.

Stapelia flavopurpurea is an evergreen succulent with toothed stems, ideal for greenhouses and conservatories, flowering in spring and summer.

Stapelia flavopurpurea

Stapelia grandiflora is a succulent perennial cultivar of the Stapelia genus, known for its upright, angular stems with toothed edges. This clump-forming and spreading plant produces large, star-shaped flowers in summer, which are notable for their strong and often unpleasant aroma. Evergreen in nature, it thrives in full sun with well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH. Best suited to sheltered, south- or east-facing aspects, it is ideal for cultivation in sub-tropical environments, conservatories, or as a houseplant, requiring gritty soil and propagation through seed or stem cuttings.

Stapelia grandiflora is a summer-flowering succulent with large star-shaped blooms, ideal for full sun in conservatories or greenhouses.

Stapelia grandiflora

Stapelia grandiflora 'Flavirostris' is a succulent perennial cultivar of the Stapelia genus, known for its clump-forming, trailing, and spreading branched habit with evergreen foliage. Like other Stapelia, it features upright, angular stems with toothed edges and produces prominent star-shaped flowers during summer. This cultivar thrives in full sun with well-drained, gritty soil and is suited to sheltered, south- or east-facing aspects. It is hardy to UK zone H1b and is commonly grown as a houseplant or in sub-tropical conservatories and greenhouses.

Stapelia grandiflora 'Flavirostris' is a clump-forming succulent with evergreen foliage, ideal for summer display in conservatories and greenhouses.

Stapelia grandiflora 'Flavirostris'

Stapelia hirsuta is a succulent perennial cultivar of the Stapelia genus, known for its clump-forming, trailing, and spreading branched habit. This evergreen plant features upright, angular stems with toothed edges and produces prominent star-shaped flowers in spring and summer. Like other Stapelia, it thrives in full sun and well-drained loam or sandy soils, preferring a sheltered aspect such as south or east-facing positions. It is suited for cultivation in sub-tropical environments, conservatories, or as a houseplant, requiring gritty compost and propagation by seed or stem cuttings.

Stapelia hirsuta is a clump-forming succulent with angular stems, ideal for full sun in greenhouses, flowering in spring and summer.

Stapelia hirsuta

Stapelia x divergens is a succulent perennial cultivar within the Stapelia genus, known for its clump-forming, trailing, and spreading branched habit. This evergreen plant features upright, angular stems with toothed edges and produces prominent star-shaped flowers during spring and summer. Like other Stapelia, it thrives in full sun and well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels. Best suited for sheltered, south- or east-facing aspects, it is ideal for cultivation as a houseplant or in sub-tropical conservatories and greenhouses in the UK.

Stapelia x divergens is an evergreen succulent with toothed stems, ideal for full sun in greenhouses, flowering in spring and summer.