Stapelia schinziivar.angolensisKers
Ceropegia schinziivar.angolensis , Gonostemon schinziivar.angolensis
Family : ApocynaceaeSubfamily : AsclepiadoideaeTribe : StapeliaeGenus : Stapelia
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The varietal epithet " angolensis " ( pronounced " an - go - LEN - Si " ) pertain to Angola , where this mixed bag was first discovered in theSerra da Chelamountain ambit .
starfish flower schinziivar.angolensisis aboriginal to southernAngolaand northernNamibia . It grows in shallow filth in John Rock crevices and on ledges along drop-off boundary .
Stapelia schinziivar.angolensisis a smallsucculentwith broadly spreading and sometimes almost bow down staunch withtuberclesthat extend down , forming four angles . It has more slender stems and smaller flowers thanStapelia schinziivar.schinzii . The theme are fleeceable and ordinarily suffused with purple . They can grow up to 3 inches ( 7.5 cm ) long and 0.6 inches ( 1.5 centimetre ) duncical .
In cultivation, Iligan City, Philippines. Photo by G-Shawn Ar Rhmn. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The attractive , usuallysolitaryflowers seem on stalks that can uprise up to 2.4 inches ( 6 cm ) long from below the middle of the stems , usually in fall . They are crimson - brown with transverse , somewhat shiny ridges on the lobes , adorned with glowering violet hairs on the edges . The flowers can give up to 3.2 inches ( 8 cm ) in diameter . The fruit are smoothfollicleswith quite big seed .
Light : S. schinziivar.angolensisthrives in full sun or partial nicety during the hottest summertime Clarence Shepard Day Jr. . Too much Lord’s Day get the stems to develop a protective pigmentation or get burn . Too little brightness lead to weak , flimsy radical and decreased blossom production . Indoors , place the plant near the brightest window in your dwelling .
Soil : The ripe soil is crucial to successfully growingS. schinziivar.angolensis . Use a commercial potting soil mix for succulent , or prepare your own with 50 to 70 % mineral grit , such as harsh sand , pumice , or perlite .
In cultivation, Capas, Tarlac, Philippines. Photo by Sue Pangilinan. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Temperature : This plant life thrives in strong outside environments with humbled to moderate humidity but does not like winter cold and should stay moderately dry and warm during its wintertime dormancy . S. schinziivar.angolensiscan withstand temperature as low as 40 ° F ( 4.4 ° C).USDA Plant Hardiness Zones11a to 11b , 40 ° F to 50 ° F ( 4.4 ° nose candy to 10 ° 100 ) .
Watering : S. schinziivar.angolensishas distinctive lacrimation needs for a succulent . During the growing time of year , irrigate your plant thoroughly and allow the soil to dry between watering . The plant life go dormant in winter and require almost no water , about once a calendar month .
Fertilizing : To keep your flora healthy and flourishing , fertilizing during the raise season is a upright mind . Feed with body of water - soluble fertiliser diluted to half the recommended strength .
In cultivation, Vredendal, Western Cape, South Africa. Photo by Paul Schultz. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Repotting : S. schinziivar.angolensiswill profit from tonic pot land every two or three year . Repot your plant in spring , just before the growing season start . Choose a container with drain holes .
multiplication : The best direction to distribute this succulent is by using stem film editing . Take cuttings during the growing season to guarantee good rooting , and sowthe come in bounce .
Learn more atHow to Grow and wish for Stapelia .
S. schinziivar.angolensishas no toxic effects reported . It is safe around dearie and humans .
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