Stapelianthus hardyi

Stapelianthus hardyiStapelia hardyi Family: Apocynaceae (Asclepidaceae). A rarely seen Madagascar Stapeliad with brownish green mottled stems. Flowers are most common and numerous in the late summer and fall but can bloom any time of year if happy. They can take some direct sun, but aren't full sun plants. This flower has a pretty powerful scent so you probably want to move it outside when it flowers. Give lots of light, but protect from hot afternoon sun in summer.

Should be kept fairly dry in the winter

The species is distinctive in having a slanted top

A rarely seen Madagascar species similar to E

An uncommonly seen medium sized Mamm

wavy green to purple (usually on the underside) leaves

Euphorbia flanaganii aff

This is the only species of Stapeliad that produces persistent leaves

in high light it turns beige to brown

They are sometimes called the Madagascar Ocotillio because of the very similar look and growth habit

rarely getting over 6" tall and a foot wide

The points are somewhat sharp but not that bad to deal with

Likes good light but not full sun