General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Malodorous
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Other: These plants belong to the milkweed family (Asclepidaceae) and may produce toxins that are irritating or harmful to people and pets.
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Seeds take about a year to ripen, but germinate rapidly after sowing. Fresh seeds usually germinate better. Sow seed in spring in a well-drained, light, sandy soil mixed with compost and cover with a thin layer of soil.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other: Cuttings should be taken during the active growing stage to ensure good rooting before the plants enter their dormant phase. Depending on the size of the cutting, cuttings can flower in their first year.
Pollinators: Flies
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Starfish Cactus
  • Carrion Plant
  • Starfish Flower
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Ceropegia grandiflora
  • Synonym: Stapelia grandiflora
  • Synonym: Gonostemon grandiflorus
  • Synonym: Stapelia arnotii

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Location: Cisco, Tx (between Dallas and Abilene)
Date: 2015-10-05
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona my yard
Date: 2016-11-15
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona my yard
Date: 2016-11-15

Date: 2018-09-24
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: fall 2010
interesting to see the bud on the verge of opening.
Uploaded by GrammaChar
Location: my deck/Fair Lawn NJ
Date: August 7. 2022
Flies love it!!
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2017-10-05

Date: 2018-09-24

Date: 2018-09-24

Date: 2011-08-15
Location: Tucson, AZ
Date: 2018-11-06
Location: Miami, FL

Date: 2011-08-12
Location: my deck/Fair Lawn NJ
Date: August 6. 2022
the flies got busy
Location: Cordoba, Argentina
Date: 2024-04-14

Date: 2011-09-10
This one really attracts flies like a magnet!

Date: 2018-07-20
Location: Cordoba, Argentina
Date: 2024-04-14
Location: Orangeburg, SC
Date: fall 2008
Location: Cordoba, Argentina
Date: 2024-04-14
Location: SE Michigan
Date: 2017-08-12
Location: SE Michigan
Date: 2017-08-12

Date: 2018-09-24
Uploaded by dave
Location: Miami, FL
Location: Kerrville, TX
Date: Sep 2003
Location: SE Michigan
Date: 2017-08-12
Location: SE Michigan
Date: 2017-08-12
Uploaded by purpleinopp
Location: Fresno. Ca.
Date: 2018-09-24

Date: 2018-09-24
Same plant. Other side
Uploaded by dave
Location: Opp, AL
Date: 2014-10-26
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: summer 2009
This red flower is very striking (but pretty smelly!)

Note the buds at the bottom
Location: Opp, AL
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: fall 2010
This deep red variety is more unusual

Date: 2013-11-16
Second bud to the right of the bloom.
Location: Miami, FL
Location: Miami, FL
Location: Miami, FL

Date: 2015-08-07
Location: Kerr
Date: Sep 2003
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