stapelioid kleinia
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K. stapeliiformis is an erect succulent perennial to 30cm, with erect, fleshy, angled, glaucous stems and solitary thistle-like bright red to orange flowers heads in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- stapelioid kleinia (Kleinia stapeliiformis)
- Genus
- Kleinia
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Cactus Succulent · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of stapelioid kleinia
Distribution map
Southern Africa (Transvaal)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of stapelioid kleinia
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stapelioid kleinia care guide
- Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water thoroughly then let soil dry out completely
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute low nitrogen feed during warm growth only
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 19 - 21°C in early spring or by cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a mixture of 2 parts leaf mould to 1 part each of loam and gritty sand in bright filtered light. During the growing season feed 2 or 3 times with a low nitrogen liquid fertilizer and water moderately. Keep dry at other times
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Scale insects may be a problem
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