About

An ornamental plant, reaching 30-100cm, with attractive form. It decorative features.

About the genus

Piaranthus is a genus of succulent perennials with angular, leafless stems. The unusual, often star-shaped flowers, sometimes with an unpleasant scent, are borne along the stems and attract pollinating flies

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers

Care notes

CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningTidy as needed
PropagationDivision or cuttings
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceMonitor pests