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Tropical plants / Zulu Giant (Stapelia gigantea)
This carrion flower produces yellow-red flowers of up to 40cm large: the largest of all Stapelia flowers! An easy succulent for a sunny spot.
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Common name: Zulu giant Origin: South east Africa Minimum temperature: 11 degrees Celsius Description: The zulu giant produces the largest flowers of all Stapelia species; flowers up to 40 cm large! The red-yellow flowers usually bloom in summer and are starshaped, curved and covered with fine hairs. The flowers are pollinated by flies which are attracted by the smell of rotting flesh. This makes the flowers a peculiar sight (and smell!). The plant is easy to care for and grows well in a sunny spot. It naturally occurs from Zambia to South Africa through Botswana and even spreads into Mozambique. The plant is very resistent to drought and can tolerate hight temperatures. In South Africa the stems are sometimes used to brew a calming tea and during food shortages the stems are eaten fresh. Sowing description: Sow the seeds in a mix of sand and sowing mix (1:1) and cover lightly. Keep the soil continously moistened. Place the container in a light place and with a temperature around 30 degrees. You can place it near a heating system for example to reach that temperature. Germination can occur within a few months. Sowing time: Whole year Level of difficulty: Intermediate Foto 1: Canglesea via Wikipedia Foto 2: Ton Rulkens
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