

Meet the plant
Grow the Black Bells carrion flower for R10
A Stapelia leendertziae stem cutting ready to root, for its striking dark maroon bell flowers. · also known as Stapelia leendertziae
Native to Black bells, carrion flower, maroon cup starfish, star flower
Mpumalanga and Limpopo, South Africa, and Eswatini
- A 10 to 15cm stem cutting of this South African succulent.
- In late spring and summer it can produce large, deep maroon bell-shaped flowers.
- Roots easily in gritty mix and needs very little water.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
A fresh stem cutting of a clump-forming South African succulent with soft, toothed stems. Once established it can flower with large, deep maroon bells, which have a faint carrion scent that attracts flies.
Safety: Keep away from pets and kids.
Care card
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Leave the cutting somewhere dry and shaded for 2 to 5 days so the cut end can dry and seal.
- Push the bottom 2cm into a small pot of barely moist gritty succulent mix and firm it in.
- Keep it in bright, indirect light and water lightly only once the mix is dry. Roots usually form in 3 to 6 weeks.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Cut end turning black and softIt's rotting from too much water. Trim above the soft part, let it dry for a few days and replant in dry mix.
- Leaves wrinkling while rootingNormal for a few weeks: the cutting lives off its stored water until roots form.
- No new growth after a monthBe patient. Gently tug it: if it resists, roots have formed and growth will follow.
Questions
Good to know
What exactly will I receive?
What exactly will I receive?
A fresh 10 to 15cm stem cutting, ready for you to root. It will not be in flower when it arrives. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
When will it flower?
When will it flower?
Usually from late spring into summer once the plant is established and getting good light, often from its second season.
Is it safe around pets and children?
Is it safe around pets and children?
Keep it out of reach of children and pets: it is toxic if eaten.
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