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1 black tin of 10 Stapelia Mix “Star Flower” Seeds. The mix includes Stapelia Aperta, Stapelia Revoluta, and Stapelia Leendertziae.
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
within 2-3 weeks |
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depth |
sprinkle on soil and lightly cover with soil |
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spacing |
2-3 seeds per planter |
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recommended planter |
2"-4" nursery pot or greenhouse(no terra cotta for germination) |
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time to maturity |
1(for the plant)-4 years(for flowers) |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
70F - 85F |
About the Plants:
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description |
stem-succulents with 4-angled, clumping stems with large star-like and putrid-smelling flowers |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
1'-3' |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
rocky and sandy soil, half perlite and half succulent mix with little organic matter |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
spider mites, scale, mealy bugs |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light | none |
To germinate: Plant these seeds shallowly in a well draining planting medium like succulent/cactus mix, or peat mix with perlite and sand. Place them in a bright and warm spot(at least 70F). Placing a plastic covering over the seeds until they sprout helps maintain a good humidity and warmth level- it can be removed once the sprouts start to show up.
These seeds are for the 2022 growing season.