{"product_id":"stapelia-variegata-starfish-flower-unique-succulent-with-mottled-star-blooms-grown-in-elfin-forest-california","title":"Stapelia variegata (Starfish Flower) – Unique Succulent with Mottled Star Blooms – Grown in Elfin Forest, California","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"178\" data-start=\"160\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-end=\"178\" data-start=\"163\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"207\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"388\" data-start=\"366\"\u003eStapelia variegata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly called the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"429\" data-start=\"410\"\u003eStarfish Flower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a fascinating succulent known for its unusual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"502\" data-start=\"480\"\u003estar-shaped blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The flowers display a striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"565\" data-start=\"535\"\u003evariegated mottled pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of yellow and purple-brown, which gives the plant its name. These blooms emit a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"667\" data-start=\"646\"\u003ecarrion-like odor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to attract flies for pollination — a natural curiosity that makes this plant a true conversation piece. While the flowers are the highlight, the fleshy green stems form an attractive succulent mat throughout the year. Grown from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"933\" data-start=\"897\"\u003eseed in Elfin Forest, California\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this plant thrives in warm, dry conditions and is an excellent addition for collectors of unusual succulents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"207\"\u003eJust a heads-up: the flowers are known for their unpleasant scent! This is a natural adaptation that attracts pollinators like flies — and part of what makes this such a fascinating collector's plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1294\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1294\"\u003eLarger specimens may be available upon request — please contact us if you're interested in a bigger size.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"962\" data-start=\"959\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"964\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"966\"\u003eDescription Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"964\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1117\" data-start=\"1086\"\u003eUnusual star-shaped flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with mottled yellow and purple-brown pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1167\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Grown in Elfin Forest, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1212\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1217\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Sold in nursery pots, seed-grown plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1269\" data-start=\"1266\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1281\" data-start=\"1271\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Succulent stems form low, spreading mats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1326\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1341\" data-start=\"1328\"\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Produces carrion-scented blooms pollinated by flies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1394\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Easy to grow in sunny, warm locations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1449\" data-start=\"1446\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1469\" data-start=\"1451\"\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Protect from frost; 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