Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Promenaea stapelioides

This is a miniature species from Brazil belonging to a very small genus  of 15-20 species.  Its specific name reflects the similarity of the flowers to those of a Stapelia, a South African succulent.  The plant is 8 cm tall and has small pseudobulbs and soft leaves.  It prefers cool temperatures and high humidity but when these requirements are met it is not a difficult plant to grow or flower.  The flowers are 3.5 cm and their green and purple colors make them a real showstopper.






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6 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 15, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Maravilhosa, a cor fantástica
    Parabéns Ron, suas plantas são demais de lindas.
    abraços e boa noite

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    1. RonAugust 15, 2013 at 3:57 PM

      Thanks, as always, for your encouraging comments. Your visits are very much appreciated.

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  2. James StapleyAugust 20, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    I saw one of these at the very first OS meeting I went to - I couldn't recall the name of it, but this is definitely the beast. The one I saw had very "droopy" flowers, so you had to pick the pot up to see it properly.

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    1. RonAugust 20, 2013 at 9:04 AM

      This has semi-pendant flowers also, James. They all do, all the plants of this species anyway. Thanks for looking and commenting.

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  3. Czar3233December 10, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    I can see why they called it stapeliodes.

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    1. RonDecember 10, 2013 at 12:32 PM

      It has something of the look of a Stapelia, doesn't it? Not as prolific a bloomer, though, as Promenaea xanthina.

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