Stapelia gigantea (Zulu Giant) - Video 1

Botanical name: Stapelia gigantea

Common names: Zulu Giant, Carrion Plant, Starfish Flower

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterUnusual colorPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Stapelia gigantea
The star-shaped and ochre-yellow flowers make for an interesting addition to any garden and the plant's ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds is an added bonus.


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