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Carrion Plant
Scientific Name: Stapelia gigantea N.E. Br.
Synonym: Stapelia nobilis
Family: Asclepiadaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 9b-11 Frost Tolerance: Keep above 50°F (10°C), avoid any frost Heat Tolerance: Avoid direct sun in Phoenix in summer Sun Exposure: Partial sun or light shade Origin: Southern Africa, Zambia Watering Needs: Needs well drained soil Propagation: Seeds, cuttings in spring or summer

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