About
Stapelia _ divergens is a compact, clump-forming succulent hybrid producing erect, angled, fleshy stems and star-shaped flowers with spreading, patterned lobes in summer. An easy-care and ornamental choice for a sunny container, glasshouse, or dry garden.
About the genus
Stapelia are succulent perennials with erect, angled, toothed fleshy stems and showy, star-shaped flowers usually unpleasantly scented, in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeCactus Succulent
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toS Africa to Tanzania
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in a mix of equal parts peat-free, loam-based compost and grit. Top dress with grit. Provide full light with shade from hot sun. Grow outdoors in gritty sharply drained soil in full sun in frost-free area
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or separate rooted sections
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to mealybugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to black root rot