Our stapelias are in bloom right now, filling the entire sunroom with an accursed stench (especially on the beautiful sunny days). Then why do we grow them, you ask? Because they are so fascinatingly beautiful. They are hairy, stinky, star-shaped, and stunning. I like asteria the best - the ribbed lines positively shimmer in the sunlight!
Please, feast your eyes and mind:
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Stapelia gigantea
these are fantastic!! i think it would have to be a pretty horrible smell to quit growing them. wow! thank you for capturing the moment!
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