Hi, better late than never. I'm looking to expand my Stapelia collection of 3! Have S Gigantea, 2 types of Grandiflora. For trade I have Cristata Lemaireocereous Monostera, any number of Orchids or Epis. Let me know if any of this interests you. Nick

I can smell it from here! How big is the flower please? I grow S. variegata and they are just beginning to bud, the flowers are amazing....shame about the pong. Gill UK

Yes, they go by both names. But I beleive Orbia is the correct one. I too have this one and it's color changes from plant to plant. Almost the same. Yours looks some what larger flowered than mine. Also you can pollenate it an artest paint brush. Just keep dabbing in the center gently and it should set seed stush.

A photo would be nice. Did they all have roots? Did you give them water after putting into separate pots? They should not be watered right after potting. With roots, wait a week or so to water. With no roots, do not water at all until you see new growth. I have had my Stapelia for 15 years, but they are very prone to root rot. Christopher