Stapelia glanduliflora

An early winter flower from my greenhouse.

 

Wow! That is outstanding Sirius!

 

Wow!!!

 

Strange one that, Sirius.

 

It's one of the smaller Stapelia flowers. Only 2 or 3cm across max
Not nearly as big as St gigantea or grandiflora get.

 

Sirius In the past I`ve always failed to overwinter stapelias in the unheated greenhouse , then find out that are not holding any cold at all , any tips or as far as you know is there any variety that could hold a bit of frostfree cold ?

 

Sal,
Stapeliads (on the whole - there are a few exceptions) need warmth in winter.
I would say at least 8*C.
And also plenty of air movement. If it's damp in a closed environment, they tend to get a black fungal rot that kills them.

 

exceptions???? tell us more

 

The species from the South Western Cape area, tend to be a bit more tolerant of cooler conditions. But I would still keep them above frost free - 5*C at least to be safe
The ones from the Eastern part of SA, and further north want it warmer.
And the ones from the Northern Cape, a lot drier