About
Stapelia bella is a compact, clump-forming succulent perennial producing erect, four-angled, fleshy, toothed stems and ornamental, star-shaped flowers with striped or mottled patterning, typically with a pungent scent, in summer. An ornamental choice for a sunny windowsill, 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
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens, dry gardens.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in gritty compost. Full sun.
PruningMinimal pruning. Remove dead leaves.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.