{"product_id":"yemen-tree-aloe-aloe-sabaea-rare-tree-like-succulent-plant-grown-in-elfin-forest-california-copy","title":"Stapelia grandiflora (Starfish Plant) - Rare Succulent - Grown in Elfin Forest, California","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"178\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"465\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eStapelia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking, \u003cstrong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"266\"\u003esucculent species\u003c\/strong\u003e grown for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"309\"\u003ethick, cactus-like stems\u003c\/strong\u003e and truly \u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"343\"\u003espectacular flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Don’t be fooled — while it resembles a cactus, it’s actually a \u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"434\"\u003esoft-stemmed succulent\u003c\/strong\u003e, part of the milkweed family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eThese are \u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"494\"\u003ecutting-grown\u003c\/strong\u003e right here in \u003cstrong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eElfin Forest, California\u003c\/strong\u003e, and have fully developed roots. Given \u003cstrong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"589\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, they thrive with very little care and are among the easiest plants to grow in arid climates. What makes \u003cem data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eStapelia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003etruly unforgettable is its \u003cstrong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"774\"\u003elarge, star-shaped flower\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can reach up to 12 inches across. The blooms are \u003cstrong data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"855\"\u003edeep red to burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e, covered in \u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"882\"\u003efine hairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and resemble something from another world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003eJust a heads-up: the flowers are known for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eunpleasant scent\u003c\/strong\u003e, which mimics decaying material. This is a natural adaptation that attracts pollinators like flies — and part of what makes this such a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003efascinating collector's plant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eEach plant is grown in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eElfin Forest, California\u003c\/strong\u003e, and sold by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003epot size and approximate height\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please refer to the photos for visual examples of each available size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1403\"\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-start=\"959\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e✅ \u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eDescription Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"992\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"217\"\u003eRare, eye-catching succulent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with large, star-shaped flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"252\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eLocally grown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Elfin Forest, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"302\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Grown from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"327\"\u003ecuttings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, not seed — rooted and ready to thrive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"369\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Flowers are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"426\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003elarge, stunning, but emit a strong odor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to attract pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Ideal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"515\"\u003edry gardens, collectors, and container displays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eNot a cactus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, though it resembles one — soft spines, no sting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"588\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eDrought tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and thrives in full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Hardy in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eUSDA Zones 9b–11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"671\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• ⚠️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eNot intended for ingestion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e🛠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eBasic Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Full sun or bright indirect light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Water deeply but infrequently; 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