{"product_id":"stapelia-grandiflora-compacta-starfish-flower-collection-no-83","title":"Stapelia grandiflora ‘Compacta’ Starfish Flower – Collection No. 83","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStapelia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Compacta’ is a distinctive stapeliad grown for its upright, angular stems and spectacular star-shaped flowers. The stems remain comparatively compact and can develop attractive pink or bronze colouring around their edges when grown in brighter light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe large flowers are dusky pink to reddish burgundy, with fine pale markings and long white hairs around their margins. Like many Stapelia flowers, they produce a noticeable carrion-like scent intended to attract pollinating flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Supplied\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive an established plant of \u003cem\u003eStapelia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Compacta’ growing in a 66 mm pot. The plant photographs show the current stock. The flower photograph shows the mature bloom for identification and reference. Plants are not necessarily supplied in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Shipping Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese plants are extremely brittle. Please purchase expecting the plant to move, come out of its pot or have some stems detach during transport.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough your plant will be dispatched in a pot, it should be treated as effectively bare-rooted during delivery. Stapelia and related stapeliads have fleshy stems and relatively shallow root systems. Disturbed potting mix, a loose plant or detached stems can occur despite careful packing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be prepared to reposition or repot the main plant and to pot any healthy stems that detach. Allow detached stems to dry and seal before placing them into a dry, free-draining succulent mix. Do not immediately water freshly detached stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a normal characteristic of these plants and does not generally affect their health. However, if your plant arrives crushed, soft, blackened or with extensive damage, please photograph it immediately and contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun. Protect from intense afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly once the potting mix has dried during active growth. Keep considerably drier during winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-growing. Protect from frost, prolonged cold and cold, wet conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a gritty, exceptionally free-draining succulent mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a diluted, low-nitrogen fertiliser during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eStapelia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Compacta’\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 83\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stapelia or Starfish Flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dusky pink to reddish burgundy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large five-pointed star with pale markings and long marginal hairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmell rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, branching and clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green with pink, bronze or reddish edging under brighter conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lodge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67772290597152,"sku":"S233","price":24.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/d5f77bea-d965-49e1-a672-5e8d5d33f14a.jpg?v=1792022155","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/stapelia-grandiflora-compacta-starfish-flower-collection-no-83","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}