How to grow Giant Toad Flower

Stapelia gigantea

Stapelia needs a cool, dry rest period in winter. Propagation is by stem cuttings taken in the spring. Take cuts in spring and let them callous up for two to three weeks before planting.1

How long does Giant toad flower take to grow?

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Giant toad flower Etymology

The name of this plant honors Johannes van Stapel, a 17th century physician and botanist.2

Giant toad flower Folklore & Trivia

This plant has received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.

Other names for Giant toad flower

Zulu giant, Carrion flower, Starfish flower

Stapelia gigantea N.E. Br.

Footnotes

1 plantoftheweek.org/week048.shtml

2 plantzafrica.com/plantqrs/stapelia.htm


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