Carrion Plant 'Stapelia gigantea' Size:6" Pot Propagate this variety of Lobivia

Propagate this variety of Lobivia by offsets or seeds

also known as the Ihi

and regular watering to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged

Unlike many succulents

bulbous base known as a caudex

Carrion Plant 'Stapelia gigantea' Size:6" Pot Propagate this variety of LobiviaThe Carrion plant, known as Stapelia gigantea, is known for having the largest flowers of almost any succulent in the world. Native to South Africa, the Stapelia gigantea has several other common names, such as carrion flowers, starfish plant, starfish flower, toad plant, and zulu giant plant. The term "carrion" is used to describe the unpleasant, foul odor associated with decaying flesh. This Stapelia gigantea gets its common name because its flowers