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Stapelia Planiflora Jacq.

4.8 out of 5 (4 experiences)

Fast grower

Survivor

About Stapelia Planiflora Jacq.

Stapelia Planiflora Jacq. is a popular houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as a fast grower and being a survivor with a whopping 782 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Stapelia Planiflora Jacq. belongs to the Orbea genus, and is native to Africa.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Orbea variegata

Genus

Orbea

Family

Apocynaceae

Order

Gentianales

Also known as

Stapelia planiflora Jacq., Stapelia variegata L., star flower, Carion Flower, Ceropegia mixta and Orbea variegata.

How to care for Stapelia Planiflora Jacq.

💦 Water

How often to water your Stapelia Planiflora Jacq.

Stapelia Planiflora Jacq. needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Stapelia Planiflora Jacq. in your home

Stapelia Planiflora Jacq. love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Stapelia Planiflora Jacq. does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Stapelia Planiflora Jacq. in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Stapelia Planiflora Jacq.

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Stapelia Planiflora Jacq.: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Stapelia Planiflora Jacq. after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Stapelia Planiflora Jacq. prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Stapelia Planiflora Jacq. requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Stapelia Planiflora Jacq. is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Stapelia Planiflora Jacq. can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Stapelia Planiflora Jacq. Temperature Tolerance →

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

Care Summary for Stapelia Planiflora Jacq.

Stapelia Planiflora Jacq.

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fast grower 2

Survivor 2

Blooms easily 1

Pest magnet 1

@Sophie

25 Plants

1,609 XP

Wellington

09/24/2021

Super interesting looking plant. Grows fast.

Fast grower

Stapelia Planiflora Jacq. plant photo by Sophie named Star flower on Greg, the plant care app.

@Medhatter

30 Plants

1,688 XP

06/27/2021

Bright light (1000-2000 fc) from above and thorough watering when top of soil 30% dry. Adequate lighting and watering promotes flowering (later spring and summer in northern hemisphere). Intense light from grow light or direct sun) makes plant turn deep pink/purple.

Stapelia Planiflora Jacq. plant photo by Medhatter named Orbeestinks on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Harrietgrows

18 Plants

320 XP

05/24/2021

Has super cool starfish leaves at the end of summer/beginning of autumn! Though they are a bit stinky and unpleasant smelling, they look great:) have had this plant for over two years and have nearly killed it many, many times and it has survived<3
The biggest annoyance is the little bugs that it attracts... quite a lot of them as well...

Survivor

Pest magnet