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Kesslers Cacti
Stapelia Schinzii
Stapelia Schinzii
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Stapelia schinzii
Common Name: Starflower Cactus
Common Name: Starflower Cactus
Stapelia schinzii is a highly prized, sprawling succulent known for its handsome stems and exceptionally large, dramatic blossoms. Its robust, four-angled stems grow in low clumps and are uniquely mottled with a rich purple hue, developing deeper coloration when exposed to bright light. Originating from the rocky terrains of southern Africa, it produces spectacular, flat, star-shaped flowers that can reach impressive sizes, boasting deep red to maroon petals fringed with fine, trembling hairs that react to the slightest breeze.
A fascinating conversation piece, Stapelia schinzii is perfect for enthusiasts who appreciate unusual botany. It performs beautifully in dish gardens or pots where its distinctive purple-tinged stems can sprawl and show off their exotic autumn blooms.
☀ Light Requirements
Enjoys bright, indirect sunlight or morning sun. Provide filtered shade during the hottest hours of summer afternoon sun to prevent the stems from scorching.
Enjoys bright, indirect sunlight or morning sun. Provide filtered shade during the hottest hours of summer afternoon sun to prevent the stems from scorching.
💧 Watering Needs
Water thoroughly only when the soil has dried out completely. This species requires an exceptionally sharp-draining mineral mix and is very sensitive to overwatering. Withdraw watering almost completely during its winter dormancy.
Water thoroughly only when the soil has dried out completely. This species requires an exceptionally sharp-draining mineral mix and is very sensitive to overwatering. Withdraw watering almost completely during its winter dormancy.
🌡 Temperature Tolerance
Best kept in warm environments above 50°F. It does not tolerate frost and should be brought indoors well before cold weather sets in. For winter orders, we recommend adding a [Heat Pack].
Best kept in warm environments above 50°F. It does not tolerate frost and should be brought indoors well before cold weather sets in. For winter orders, we recommend adding a [Heat Pack].
✨ Special Features
• Fringed Star Blooms – Features massive, velvety maroon, star-shaped flowers with moving hairs along the petal borders
• Purple-Mottled Stems – Features short, upright-to-sprawling stems that blush with dark purple variegation
• Low Profile – Forms low, architectural clusters that trail elegantly over the edges of shallow containers
• Fringed Star Blooms – Features massive, velvety maroon, star-shaped flowers with moving hairs along the petal borders
• Purple-Mottled Stems – Features short, upright-to-sprawling stems that blush with dark purple variegation
• Low Profile – Forms low, architectural clusters that trail elegantly over the edges of shallow containers
Other Common Names:
Starflower Plant, Starfish Cactus, Carrion Flower
Starflower Plant, Starfish Cactus, Carrion Flower
This cactus will ship bare root and will be ready to place directly in a well draining soil mix like our Custom Cactus Mix. [1]
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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