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Stapelia Leendertziae
Stapelia Leendertziae
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Stapelia leendertziae
Common Name: Black Bells
Common Name: Black Bells
Stapelia leendertziae is a striking, fast-growing succulent known for its unique trailing stems and dramatic, dark blooms. Its soft, spine-free, four-angled green stems trail beautifully, making it the perfect candidate for a hanging display. Native to South Africa, this fascinating member of the milkweed family produces deeply cup-shaped, bell-like flowers that range from a rich maroon to a nearly black, velvety dark purple.
Highly rewarding and low-maintenance, Stapelia leendertziae is an excellent choice for enthusiasts looking to add a touch of the unusual to their collection. It thrives in hanging baskets where its stems and large, unusual blossoms can cascade freely.
☀ Light Requirements
Prefers bright, indirect light with some direct morning or evening sun. Indoors, place in a very bright window. Protect from intense, scorching afternoon sun to prevent stem bleaching.
Prefers bright, indirect light with some direct morning or evening sun. Indoors, place in a very bright window. Protect from intense, scorching afternoon sun to prevent stem bleaching.
💧 Watering Needs
Water thoroughly only when the soil mix has dried out completely. This succulent is drought-tolerant but enjoys regular watering during its active summer growth period. Reduce watering significantly in winter.
Water thoroughly only when the soil mix has dried out completely. This succulent is drought-tolerant but enjoys regular watering during its active summer growth period. Reduce watering significantly in winter.
🌡 Temperature Tolerance
Best kept in temperatures above 45–50°F. It is sensitive to frost and must be protected from freezing conditions. For winter orders, we recommend adding a Heat Pack.
Best kept in temperatures above 45–50°F. It is sensitive to frost and must be protected from freezing conditions. For winter orders, we recommend adding a Heat Pack.
✨ Special Features
• Unique Blooms – Produces large, velvety, deep purple-black bell-shaped flowers in late summer
• Trailing Habit – Fast-growing, architectural stems cascade elegantly over container edges
• Easy Care – Highly resilient and simple to grow for both beginners and experienced collectors
• Unique Blooms – Produces large, velvety, deep purple-black bell-shaped flowers in late summer
• Trailing Habit – Fast-growing, architectural stems cascade elegantly over container edges
• Easy Care – Highly resilient and simple to grow for both beginners and experienced collectors
Other Common Names:
Black Bells, Carrion Flower, Bell Purple Stapelia
Black Bells, Carrion Flower, Bell Purple Stapelia
This plant will ship in its 6” hanging basket and will be ready to display immediately in your growing space.
Plant will be shipped bare root
Photos in the listings unless otherwise specified are representative of the plant that will be sent to you.
However, Plants grow differently and each plant may vary slightly in shape, size, growth pattern, etc.
Of course, if you receive a plant that you are dissatisfied with please reach out to us. We want to make it right!
However, Plants grow differently and each plant may vary slightly in shape, size, growth pattern, etc.
Of course, if you receive a plant that you are dissatisfied with please reach out to us. We want to make it right!
If temperatures near you are below 45℉ we highly recommend adding a Heat Pack to your order.
If temperatures where you live will be much lower than 20℉ even heat packs may not work. You may consider waiting until things warm up a bit. We know you love your plants just like we do and we wouldn't want any of them to freeze.
If temperatures where you live will be much lower than 20℉ even heat packs may not work. You may consider waiting until things warm up a bit. We know you love your plants just like we do and we wouldn't want any of them to freeze.
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