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My carrion plant opened it's blooms today! I had it in a west facing window in bright light. On Sep 18, 2011, Domehomedee from Arroyo Grande, CA (Zone 9a) wrote: I've read that I can cut away the unattractive part, but I think it gives him character. The central stems are grey and withered, surrounded by beautiful healthy growth. Additionally, he survived an ugly drought. read more side down from the damaged area. This plant is quite hardy- one of the thicker side shoots snapped when we were moving, and the injured part is gnarled and brown, but the new growth beyond the damage is thick and green and healthy looking, even though it hangs up. I typically keep him outdoors, but it's below freezing today and I didn't want it to loose it's upcoming blossom.

it has been summer/fall in the past when it bloomed, so I was surprised this year to see buds forming so late in the season. Currently, he's in a medium sized flower pot, branching out to both sides and spilling over the edges- like moose antlers. It bloomed that year, again in fall of 2010, and this year he had two 'buds,' but we moved from Central to North Texas and one of the pods fell off in the move. I bought my carrion as a 'baby' plant in 2009. On Dec 5, 2011, GreanAndGrowing from Mobile City, TX wrote: Overall it's an interesting plant to grow and enjoy. I have had no problems with flies on the flowers or any other insects. One is in a pot on my patio and the other is in the ground. I keep both of mine in partial shade and morning sun. Very easy plant to grow with little effort. On Dec 12, 2011, Tibble22 from Panama City Beach, FL wrote: I have had little trouble with the flies or the odor (sometimes described as 'offensive' or 'like rotting meat') even when I keep the plant out on the deck. Sometimes it may need to be moved due to cold weather and sometimes due to flies.

It's great for growing in a container that can be moved when necessary. This is a wonderful, easy-care succulent with spectacular blooms. On Feb 22, 2013, Cville_Gardener from Clarksville, TN (Zone 7a) wrote: If anyone has advice for dividing this plant & proper soil composition I would be very grateful. I am afraid of losing it though & am unsure of the proper technique for division so I've left it alone for now. I have managed to propagate a small branch from the parent but would like to divide the parent & get rid of the rot. I am afraid of losing what I now consider a family heirloom. The center of the plant is turning brown & dieing. It used to bloom every year but I have since moved to a new place and it does not get sufficient light to bloom consistently. That was 16 years ago and I still have it in the original pot though I now live in NW Arkansas. My grandfather gave me a start from his own carrion flower that he had been growing for at least 20 years in Paris, Tx. On Jun 22, 2014, ekings from Elkins, AR wrote: I also have seedlings that come up some years, including this one. They bloom regularly, usually in November. My plants get either every other week or once-a-month summer water and none in winter.

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It does well from full shade to partial shade with afternoon sun. Granted that the first years of loss were during abnormally cold winters in the early 1990s, but I believe the plant I got the cutting from is just a particularly cold-tolerant individual. This plant survived and is now many plants. On Feb 2, 2015, poeciliopsis from Phoenix, AZ wrote:Ĭentral Phoenix - After losing Stapelia gigantea nursery-bought plants to frost several years in a row I took a cutting from a friend's yard. It has never occurred to me to try its hardiness, but I will attempt an outdoor planting near the beach next summer. It winters ignored in the cellar near a window waiting for spring. My old friend lives outdoors in full sun from mid April to November with no attention whatsoever.and flowers in late summer. It's no wonder flies are the pollinators. But it is the flower that puts the 'carrion' in the name. The bud grows as big as my fist and the flowers open to a star 10 inches wide.The flowers are awesome to look at but not so pleasant to the nose while indoors. It didn't flower until about 4 years old, but now flowers annually. I have enjoyed this as a house plant in Massachusetts since 1974. On Nov 11, 2017, FGB from East Taunton, MA wrote: This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions: Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored Regional Suitable for growing in containers Danger:Īllow cut surface to callous over before planting Seed Collecting: USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 ☌ (40 ☏) Where to Grow: Tropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements:Īverage Water Needs Water regularly do not overwater Sun Exposure: