Bell Stapelia (Stapelia leendertziae)

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An unusual carrion flower with bell shaped purple flowers of up to 12cm large. A rare species with populations in South Africa and Swaziland.

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Family: Apocynaceae
Scientific name: Stapelia leendertziae
Common name: Bell stapelia/ Rooiaasblom
Origin: South Africa and Swaziland

This carrion flower is noticeable because of its bell shaped purple flowers of 8 to 12 cm. Other carrion flowers usually have star shaped flowers. This species was discovered in 1909 by Mrs. Leenderts in Heidelberg in the South African province Gauteng. In nature, it is a rare species that only occurs in the mountains of northeastern South Africa and Swaziland nowadays. However, it is seen more often in plant collections because of its peculiar flowers. The small-staying succulent can tolerate drought well and grows well in partial shade.

Sowing description: Sow the seeds in a mix of sand and sowing mix (1:1) and cover lightly. Keep the soil moistened and place container in a light place with a temperature of 30 degrees.

Sowing time: Whole year
Difficulty: Intermediate
Minimum temperature: 5 degrees Celsius

Photo 1: David Midgley
Photo 2: Jardin Botanique via Flickr
Photo 3: Ahmiguel (CCA-3.0 Wikipedia)

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- 17-09-2023 14:43

4 stuks zijn er opgekomen, een wegegeven, de andere drie heb ik zelf nog, ze groeien prachtig en veel sneller dan ik verwachtte

- 19-02-2022 11:24

0 resultaat. Staan nu 6 weken in een kas binnen. Helaas.

- 13-09-2021 11:17

Echt geweldige kieming! 6 van de 6.
Ik heb ze zelf in een opkweek kasje met een warmte matje eronder staan, daarin haalde de grond ongeveer 27-28 graden.