Stapelia asterias
African starfish flower · Carrion plant · Hairy stapelia
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun
Ceropegia pulvinata is naturally found in areas with speckled sunlight, such as beneath forests or on rocky terrains, which offer inherent shading. Although it has a preference for semi-sunlight, it is also capable of withstanding direct sunlight.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Ceropegia pulvinata flourishes in hot climates and needs increased temperatures in the growth phase to stimulate development and metabolism. It appreciates abundant sunshine, suitable humidity, and effective ventilation. However, it can suffer damage from extremely cold temperatures and too much watering. It is crucial to maintain equilibrium and stay away from exceedingly high temperatures and excessively arid circumstances as well.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
Ceropegia pulvinata requires only minimal amounts of fertilizer, once or twice annually during the growth period. It's best to refrain from fertilizing during the dormant periods in winter and summer. For plants that have been repotted, lessen the amount of fertilizer and hold off on fertilizing for a few months post-repotting. Proper fertilization aids in robust growth and promotes flowering.
🪴 Pot & Repot Every 2 years
When transferring Ceropegia pulvinata to a new pot, choose one slightly bigger than the current one that has efficient drainage. Utilize a gritty, well-draining succulent or cactus blend for planting. Gently dislodge the plant from its previous pot, clear away any surplus soil, and reposition it at an identical depth. Delay watering for several days to let any damaged roots recover. Conduct the repotting process during spring or autumn, and site it in a spot with abundant light.
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Succulent, Vine
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Stapelia
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 15 cm to 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 10 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Size
- 15.24 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall, Early winter
- Native Area
- South Africa, Namibia