Whitesloanea crassa Cactus lupinifolia An attractive winter growing

lupinifolia An attractive winter growing shamrock species from South Africa

and smooth

Flowers are a beautiful white with a red stripe on the outside

Mature plants form big round mats of leaves that are amazing to behold

The caudex is a combination of the taproot and the base of the stem

Whitesloanea crassa Cactus lupinifolia An attractive winter growingWhitesloanea crassa One of the rarest and most unusual Stapeliads! A bizarre plant that is square in shape with whitish gray stems. Flowers are orange and white and have the distinct carrion smell Stapeliads are famous for. Whitesloanea are infamously touchy plants and you should only get one if you are an experienced succulent grower. They need very well drained soil and should be watered sparingly. During the warmer months water when the soil dries