Stapelia leendertziae *Big Bell Shaped Flowers* Crassulaceae The upper surface is translucent

The upper surface is translucent with irregular veins

The caudex is brown and smooth when young but in time becomes cracked and takes on a tortoise shell appearance

become yellow

This species comes from mid to high elevations in the Andes and can tolerate temperatures down to at least 20F if properly acclimated

Stapelia leendertziae *Big Bell Shaped Flowers* Crassulaceae The upper surface is translucentStapelia leendertziae An attractive Stapeliad big (4") red bell shaped flowers. 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. The flowers have a fairly strong scent so you probably want to move this plant outside when it flowers. Give lots of light, but protect from hot afternoon sun in summer. During the growing season they can be