Stapelia gigantea
Giant Toad Plant, Giant Starfish Flower
Family: Asclepiadaceae Milkweed
| Type | Perennial, succulent |
| USDA Hardiness range | 10B - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Container, rock garden, specimen |
| Height | 6" to 8" / 15cm to 20cm |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Bloom attributes | Flowers have an unpleasant odor |
| Leaf color | n/a |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy |
| Form | Upright or erect |