Stapelia Gigantea — Giant Starfish Flower Succulent (8"+ Stems, Rare Bloomer)

Meet the plant that's as fascinating as it is unforgettable — Stapelia gigantea, the Giant Starfish Flower. This remarkable succulent produces some of the most dramatic blooms in the plant world: enormous, star-shaped flowers with a leathery, textured surface in warm yellow tones with fine red markings. And yes — they have a famously pungent scent designed to attract pollinators. It's a conversation starter like no other.

This well-rooted plant has many stems measuring 8"+ inches and is ready to thrive in containers, garden beds, or urban gardens.

🌸 Bloom Highlights

• Enormous star-shaped blooms — one of the largest flowers in the succulent world
• Warm yellow with fine red markings and a leathery, textured surface
• Famously fragrant (in a wild, unforgettable way!) — attracts flies as pollinators
• A true showpiece and conversation starter

🌱 Growth & Care

• Low-maintenance succulent with upright, multi-stemmed growth
• Bright light to full sun; well-draining cactus or succulent mix
• Water sparingly — let soil dry completely between waterings
• Ideal for containers, garden beds, and urban gardens
• Hardy in USDA zones 9–11; container-friendly in cooler climates

📦 Shipping
Ships bare-root (no soil) via USPS Priority Mail to keep your plant safe and costs low.