When Do Stapelia Flower?

Plants flower from October-December. It was first collected in 1931 and the specific epithet refers to the club-shaped (clavate) corona lobes. Stapelia schinzii is found in Namibia and southern Angola.

How often does Stapelia flower?

On average, you can expect a baby plant to bloom in two years with just one or two flowers. When it is mature, the plant will bloom successively in July to September in North America. They flower in November through March in South Africa where they are native.

How long does it take Stapelia to flower?

Once your Stapelia starts to create a flower bud, it'll take its sweet time opening up. The time between first noticing a bud and getting a full flower can be up to a couple weeks. It likes to build the anticipation and test your patience. Recently, I had to leave for a trip on day 10 of noticing a Stapelia bud.