Stapelia gigantea - Stafish Plant

Scientific name: Stapelia gigantea

Common names: Starfish Plant, Giant Toad Plant, Zulu Giant, 

Carrion Plant, Carrion Flower

Family: Asclepiadaceae, Apocynaceae

Origin: South Africa

Category: Cactus and succulents

Photo taken at: : Floria 2012

The plant exudes a foul odour to attract flies for pollination.

How to Grow - refer to links below:

1. University of Connecticut website here.

2. Dave's Garden here.