Stapelia stapeliiformis - Candle Plant
Sprouts of BristolLight
Likes bright, direct light.
Water
Allow the soil to completely dry out in-between waterings. Heavily reduce watering in winter.
Humidity
Does not like high humidity.
Soil
Use a free-draining soil mix with plenty of sand or grit.
Food
May benefit from a light feeding during late spring/summer.
Temperature
Can tolerate high summer temperatures, but is fine when the temperature drops in winter as long as there is sufficient light.
Pet-safe
No, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.
Sprouts Top Tips
This plant can be kept outside during late spring/early summer and this should encourage the plant to flower. Try not to move the plant when it has buds on as this can stop it from flowering.
Customer Reviews
I was eyeing this up when they were in Sprouts a year ago and missed out on them so had to get one this time. I planted it up with plants with similar care and I'm exited to see them all fill out together.
Healthy and doing very well in its new home despite a bumpy bike ride home!
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