Starfish Flower (Stapelia scitula)

A miniature version of the larger Stapelias, its small slender stems are no more than 3″ in height. Throughout the year, scitula is adorned with 1″ reddish star-shaped blooms, each the size of a quarter. Free-blooming and at times prolific, this is the perfect plant for a sunny dry windowsill, especially where room is limited. Forgetful watering is a plus, as it needs some dryness between waterings to flourish. Note: plants are seed-grown creating some slight variation in color.